Principle or practical: Reservation alcohol ban sparks debate
Friday, May 18th, 2007Many say residents should decide
Published May 18, 2007
BY HEIDI BELL GEASE
RAPID CITY JOURNAL
The federal prosecution of three accused bootleggers has renewed a debate over whether alcohol should be legalized on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
In a nutshell, the issue comes down to whether the tribe should stand by its alcohol ban as a matter of principle or take a practical approach and benefit from the money residents now spend buying alcohol off the reservation. (more…)