Korrectnik's on the Indian Reservation

It looks like the korrectnik bug has infected the Navajo Indians. Following suit of the fork-tongued white man, but taking it one step farther, the Navajo Indians are banning tobacco use of any kind...

From USA Today --

The Navajo Nation Council has banned commercial tobacco in public places on the reservation — including such outdoor venues as rodeos and fairs.

The measure bans cigarettes and chewing tobacco — but not tobacco used in ceremonies for traditional or religious purposes — on the reservation across parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The reservation is about the size of West Virginia.

Violators could be fined $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense and $500 for the third offense or possible community service.

This foolish nonsense reminded of a funny joke I read at my favorite korrectnik bashing site -PIG. The following was sent in by PIGster Bill T...

An old Native Chief sat in his hut on the reservation, smoking a ceremonial pipe and eyeing two Government officials sent to interview him.

"Chief Two Eagles" asked one Official, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

The Chief nodded in agreement.

The Official continued, "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

The Chief stared at the Government officials for over a minute and then calmly replied, "When white man found the land, Natives were running it" "No taxes." "No debt." "Plenty buffalo." "Plenty beaver."

"Women did all the work." "Medicine man free." "Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing." "All night having sex."

Then the Chief leaned back and smiled, "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve on that."

How true!