Giago: Native genocide all too real

Suppose “Mein Kampf” will be playing at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

Why the comparison? Let’s take a close look at some of South Dakota’s more nefarious history because this part of it is synonymous with Hitler’s efforts at genocide. Think about it: He, just like Adolph Hitler, called for the genocide of a race of people. Now what is the difference to what Hitler wrote and what L. Frank Baum wrote? There is none. But then keep in mind that Hitler was just writing about Jews and Baum about Indians, totally inconsequential to the Master Race and the white settlers.

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As we move forward in our efforts to prevent, respond, and treat the #opioid crisis in Indian Country, we need to recognize the importance and value of culturally-based programs.

— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) November 9, 2017