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Romney's Spirituality Ignores Native Americans

Mitt Romney talked about spirituality on "Meet the Press" Sunday, and rarely has the topic been so addressed by a candidate for the presidency.

"The great experiment of democracy, the experiment of America's freedom, has, as its basis, a sense of morality and a recognition that religious foundations are part of that morality," the former Massachusetts governor told Tim Russert.

The Republican presidential candidate's comments elicit a few observations and some very real questions.

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
  • Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member.

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