[Dialogue] Eagle in America

[J&OSlotta]

On Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 05:10  PM, Terry Bergdall wrote:

> Out of curiosity, I wrote to the University of Iowa asking for an 
> explanation about the story which Harry posted a couple of days ago 
> about an Egyptian woman who had a unfortunate experience in the US.  
> Those of you who read the original story might be interested in their 
> response (see below).  Terry
>


Terry, thank you for your investigative follow-up on the story that 
Harry shared on the listserve. Many sides to every story. How many 
human interest situations happen every day that are happily resolved? 
It would have taken extra effort by all parties involved in this saga 
to avoid the controversy. The outcome, though, was an example of 
separation of human from human.

I wonder what the take would be of the spiritual elder from the Dakota 
nation on hearing the university's side. I think she still would have 
received the other world name of Good Eagle Woman, but I think she may 
have had to spend more time in the sweat lodge as penance.

And thank you, Harry, for continually sharing the results of your vast 
investigative efforts! When we read your findings, we must imagine 
ourselves as part of an electronic artform conversation, hoping that 
the very best questions get raised around the 'puters.

Jim Slotta in Denver