First Americans live in unseen poverty

Every day in the national media, there are accounts of generous Americans sending millions to foreign countries. Movie stars, computer giants, sports figures and manufacturers of sports shoes and equipment are dedicated to saving the world by giving to foreign nations.

Why is there never any support shown for the American Indians of the United States?

Is it because they do not riot or demand, or dominate the news with their every action? Or because they are kind, patient people who choose to remain on the tiny portions of land allotted to them?

Or is it because they are mistakenly believed to be supported completely by the U.S. government, or well cared for by revenue from casinos?

The Third-World conditions in which some Native Americans live is heart-wrenching.

Some individuals from Amarillo, a class from Southwest Church of Christ, and people from other parts of Texas and two other states came together last year to take an 8-by-16-foot trailer of clothing and a few sports items to one of the poorest parts of the Sioux reservation. The mostly new items were greatly appreciated.

Don't let Native Americans of any tribe remain invisible and uncared for.

With support, we will take items to the reservations again.

Lester and Linda Crow

Amarillo