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memberzs t1_iuk9cyf wrote

Reply to comment by Randvek in TIL the United States government has a National Eagle Repository, which provides Eagle feathers and parts to Native Americans for cultural and religious purposes. by tranquilrage73

the bald eagle is neither endangered nor threatened, like it was previously. It only remains protected because its the national bird. Also native Americans aren't poaching in great quantity for their ceremonial uses. this is solely so the federal government can extend control over native Americans and their free exercise of religion.

they could simply give an exemption to the protected status to tribe members instead of make them get what they need from the federal government.

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