“Before our white brothers arrived to make us civilized men, we didn’t have any kind of prison. Because of this, we had no delinquents. Without a prison, there can be no delinquents. We had no locks nor keys and therefore among us there were no thieves. When someone was so poor that he couldn’t afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift. We were too uncivilized to give great importance to private property. We didn’t know any kind of money and consequently, the value of a human being was not determined by his wealth. We had no written laws laid down, no lawyers, no politicians, therefore we were not able to cheat and swindle one another. We were really in bad shape before the white men arrived and I don’t know how to explain how we were able to manage without these fundamental things that (so they tell us) are so necessary for a civilized society.” — John (Fire) Lame Deer, Sioux Lakota, 1903-1976.
You see, Arnold, it’s time for me to leave here. Some people are meant to be with people. And others, like me, are just different. Arnold, don’t be sad. You’ve taught me that some people can be trusted. And I’ll never forget that.
Wherever there’s a bird in need of seed I’ll be there. Wherever there’s a helpless flock suffering some abuse I’ll be there. Wherever there’s a pigeon with a weak wing or a broken beak I’ll be there. I just hope there’s another Arnold where I go next.
Remember, Arnold. Always wash your berries before you eat them.
And fly towards the sun.Hey Arnold! es más que una serie animada para niños.
