What got Oglala Sioux Tribe President Bryan Brewer arrested yesterday in Whiteclay, Nebraska? He was leading his people to block a beer truck from making its delivery:
That yellow object the deputy draws at 1:19 is a taser. The protester standing for his president does not appear to flinch.
Note also the camouflage fatigues worn by some of the protesters. Clearly terrorists, right, Bob?
Ah, but Sheridan County Sheriff Terry Robbins hauled Brewer away for financial, not civil disobedience. The warrant they mention as they take him away was for a $191 check Brewer bounced last year. Brewer paid up at the courthouse and was released.
Now let's hope President Brewer doesn't bounce his check to the Rick Weiland campaign.
A police officer friend of mine once said that some officers pour water on a fire and some pour fuel on a fire. These officers poured water on a fire. They handled themselves and the situation well.
The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council already voted to approve the sale of alcohol on the reservation. As if that isn't bad enough, the tribal president grandstands and shames a proud people! His actions demean and embarrass the entire Oglala Sioux Tribe. And what's even worse???? He's arrested for writing a bad check !!!!! And yet he is the leader of a multi-million dollar tribal budget. Stop Bryan Brewer from shaming the people any more - resign and go quietly.
Interesting, I did not know that the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council voted to approve the sale of alcohol on the reservation. With that being done, it does kind of make one wonder why Bryan Brewer did not get the message.
Actually, the OST council voted last Tuesday to hold a public vote on legalizing alcohol on the reservation: http://www.indianz.com/News/2013/010053.asp