Ishmael Blog Post

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For my Ishmael-inspired action, I chose to pledge and donate to help Native Americans and the Leavers. “Ishmael” made me acknowledge that there is nothing wrong with their lifestyle, and is in fact more wrong with ours. The novel inspired a new way of thinking in me and now I wish to help Natives and uncontacted tribes in any way I can. They need to be stood up for and to be able to have their own rules in their own communities. First, I pledged for the survival of uncontacted tribes. They deserve to be left alone to live the way they want to live because that is what works best for them. Who are we to judge? Our Taker lifestyle isn’t for everyone, and it shouldn’t be. The word needs to be spread to all of the Takers that they can’t force the native tribes to live the way the Takers live. I then donated to the Native American Rights Fund. I didn't donate too much, but I hope every bit helps them in their fight and that their rights, religion, land, and resources are protected.