Spirit of the Chief energizing, inspiring
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Chief Illiniwek's involuntary exile was grossly unjust for such a grand spirit. His presence was inspiring with no lances, clubs, tomahawks or bows and arrows. The Chief's undeniable dignity and leadership without violence has been a reminder of the Illini Confederacy (see Web site for further details). His grand spirit cannot be destroyed. Hostile and abusive – the Chief? I know that to be false.
What is next? Will the enemies of Chief Illiniwek demand removal of the names of our veterans from the stadium columns, claiming that they glorify war?
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