Why don't these Republics want to talk about the Indian money they take?

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=77175

<snip>But the newfound wealth and influence have come with a political price. Indian money is a particularly volatile issue this year because of the influence-peddling scandal involving lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who pleaded guilty in January to charges of fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion. Most of the money Abramoff passed around Washington came from tribes that operate casinos.

Hayworth and TEAM PAC received about $64,000 from Abramoff and his clients, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That puts him second among congressional recipients of Abramoff-related donations.

For the most part, tribal leaders and politicians are reluctant to discuss Indian money. Though Ramos spoke to the Tribune, elected officials at the Valley’s two other Indian tribes — the Fort McDowell and Gila River communities — would not.

Politicians who represent the East Valley were reluctant to talk about Indian money as well.

Hayworth answered a few questions when cornered after an event in Scottsdale earlier this month, but then said he had to leave and did not answer requests for an interview to discuss his tribal donations in detail.

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., refused to discuss the issue, and neither Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., nor members of his staff responded to repeated requests for an interview.

[sam sarrha]

1. it is only right if we bought everything for some beads, they buy it back

the money we throw away in their casinos..

[lonestarnot]

2. I do not understand your post. Are you saying what Hayworthless

and Killer Kyl did in taking money is ok because "we" give the money back in their casinos, or are you saying that is the bush that these two are hiding behind in excusing their lack of discussion?

[sam sarrha]

3. NO.. just musing about us stealing their country and them bribing it back

has nothing to do with anything.. just amusing to me.. i used to live on a reservation and was invited to sit in on AIM meetings in Portland OR.

[lonestarnot]

4. I too lived on a rez for a period as a child. Politics meant nothing

at that age, but even then I wondered about the whiteman theft.