So they think they are better then any other veteran that served and gave his life for their freedom.

I`ll bet they will take the REAL veteran`s day off in November and expect to paid for both their joke and slap in the face of other ethnic backgrounds day, and the day all veterans are appreciated in Nov.

This Gov. has insulted all veterans with recognizing this day

Thank you, Native Americans, for your service. When the going gets tough, we know your hearts are with America.

As a Veteran, I greatly respected your armed services for this great country. Furthermore considering your right to vote had not been granted in the State of Maine at the time, even says more to your honor...

My heart felt thank-you

Boarder and friend:

I see that you are passing your poison all over this story. Please consider my reaction to your unamerican and recist thinking.

I think that no matter what anyone tells both of you, your minds are already closed. but In spite of your closed mind, I'll just try a bit and just maybe you might see some light between your ears. Did you know that when Native Americans in Maine went off to war (I wonder if you did), they didn't even have the right to vote. In other words, they were diffenat because the country didn't consider them as equal citizens. In spite of that, they went in big numbers without question. My uncle was killed at the Normandy invasion. He didn't live to see the day when this country would at last consider him somewhat equal to the "White Peiple". This special celebration is a form of healing for past injustices. Most Maine people embrace this "Special Day" It gives us a chance to explain to our children and grandchildren on hor their country treated them. Too bad that we'll have people like the two of you who really don't have a clue on what America stands for. Many good things are happening to make up for past wrongs and a special celebration for Native people doesn't take away from our common celebration in November and again in May. I feel sadness for you because I know that you'll probably "never get it". You'll probably go to your grave filled with hatred for your fellow veterans and your fellow citizens. In spite of that, I'll pray that you might see the light of our Savior before you pass on.

The Gov. has done a great thing. The only one who appears insulted is you (border). No one is taking anything from any vets.

Native Americans have been an asset to our military since the United States was conceived.

Dont be so bitter, Native Americans were an instramental part of WWI, in Europe and again in WWII as code talkers, which allowed for the number of servicemen to be saved, when their lives were endangered.

Many Native Americans fought for the United States, including Maine. They did this with out being recognized as citizens.

We as americans owe the Native American People for their service as we do all members of the armed services. No one is saying that anyone is better than anyone else. We are solely honoring those who gave all.

I am proud to say that these people are veterans, as am I.

Semper Fi

Seeing how I served in the military when am I going to get my special day.

If they believe their time defending this country has more value their just as crazy as the govenor for signing this piece of trash.

my family has served this country since the beginning and several have lost their lives. Did they die in vein because according to this bill

they are second class because they don`t have a special day besides the real veterans day in Nov.

The natives are veterans but no different then any other serviceman that fought for this country.

Any man or women who writes such trash as '"border" and does not sign their name to it, does not deserve to be heard...

Border ,the Native American does not have to celebrate Columbus Day , nor do you for Native American Veteran Day.

Now who insults who?

NOW GO ENJOY YOUR COLUMBUS DAY .... next year.

Ummm border, wouldn't that be VETERANS DAY? Maybe I missed something....

Whenever the BDN posts a story about Native Americans there are always several ignorant individuals who post the comment “your perceived injustice happened long ago…so get over it”! To those of you who believe that, would you dare to tell African Americans to forget their ancestor’s suffering in slavery?…..or the Jewish to forget about the holocaust? Yes it did happen years ago, but to expect their descendants to “forget about it” will never happen! History cannot and will not be forgotten, period.

We dont think were better than anyone else ! Why do you even make a statement like that? Were Native Americans .We were the firt people here......This is our country to . Long before it was yours.. remember that ! How fast people forget. We Dident have to go fight the war ! we chose to volunteer to go. We didnt mind fighting to hold on to our freedom. Native Americans have been fighting for our freedom for over 500 years ..so what make you think we would just sit back and not stand up for our country! We are a very pround people. always have been and always will be . We dont mind standing up for our country and our rights. We dident have the right to vote then ..but we had the right to fight for our country..Heck.. when we went to war ..we werent even considered citizins of this country.. So Border get a grip learn the true history of your country and about the Native Americans ..I can bet you dont even know how many Native Americans voluntered for the war do u. My grand father who was Maliseet from Tobique N.B. fought in WWI and my father who was Passamaquoddy from Indian Township fought in WWII ..SO there you go ..

sorry border if i posted this to the wrong person ..

I just get so tired of white people and the goverment telling the Native Americans of this country what we have the right to do and not do .. Im Native American..and being born Native American is a Gift from the Creator.. so i am very Blessed

I dont see why "Native American" veterans should be honored any more or any less that other veterans. The service anyone gives to this country is remarkable and greatly appreciated. For my entire life up in Houlton, the tribes always wanted to be separate and have life under there own terms. Yet, I fail to see how this in any way would imply some special service to our country based exclusively on Native American status. Its a shame, the more we try to be accepting of tribal culture, the greater wedge between they and "the white man" is created.