Dear Principal Chief, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart. I have only been a citizen for 3 years now. Spending time learning about Cherokee history and quietly observing and taking in all I can so I can be aware and understand what is going on within the boundaries of CNO. I have been learning so much and much of what I have learned has broken my heart and even made me sick to my stomach at times. While I appreciate the improvements that have been made to Hastings hospital I am very bothered by the stories I hear from the many patients that are not being taken care of properly. Waiting for appointments, not receiving necessary medications even dying while waiting and these are only a few of the stories Ive heard. Ive seen images of homes of my elders is serious disrepair. Mold throughout. While I do appreciate it your new homes program I cant help but wonder why that happens before repairing homes of folks in desperate need? Most recently I found myself very disturbed to learn you spent an afternoon, on CNO time, in a CNO shirt and drove in a CNO vehicle to participate in a massacre of pigeons. I was shocked and disappointed in your choice to participate. I shared the story with my 14 year old daughter. You should know I have been sharing everything I learn with her. She was so disappointed and heartbroken with the story and even more so when I ended it with telling her you had participated. Wouldnt that $2500 been better spent helping our people in need? Your choice has disappointed many. Even more so my young daughter. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with you 2 years ago at our at large picnic in Suisun. I admit I was a bit star truck. Treasured the Osiyo pin you gave me. I was so exited to meet you, shake your hand. You spent a lot of time meeting and greeting people that day. This year it felt as though you couldnt leave fast enough. I remember these words you spoke I love the Cherokee people but dont like Cherokee politics For the first time in my life I actually felt like I could appreciate a politician. You have now changed my opinion twice. I ask you now.... How will YOU change my mind again? What will YOU do to make my daughter and myself regain our faith in you and future Principal Chiefs? Jenifer Norris, Concerned Citizen Sent from my iPhone
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:26:46 +0000
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