The Forest People

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I tend to think sometimes we in the US – not all obviously, and most not all the time – get sidetracked by the 365 day a year horse race and never ending campaign season. People lose sight of what’s important. Loosing freedoms, as we have been steadily for over a decade is extremely important. But even that is a second tier problem compared to the subject of the video, and can be fixed. It’s takes a lot of hard work, but it is reversible. However, when a species or culture is wiped out, it’s wiped out for good. Greed, overpopulation, pollution and corruption – these things are universal and need solutions.

Just my two cents.

[punkin87]

1. Sad!

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2. Forgot to add, war.

That's an obvious one.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I read a book for an anthropology class in high school

Called "The Forest People" by Colin Turnbull. (I can't believe I remembered that!) It was about pygmies, so I don't think these are the same people, but the ones described in the book were very peaceful. I agree with your observations. This is so very sad.

[jerseyjack]

4. You were reading about the Mbuti (Pygmies of the Congo region.

I taught high school Anthropology. Mbuti and Bushmen of Kalahari were fun to teach and learn about.

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5. Hello Rhiannon!

Always good to 'see' you around!