Well as with everything and everyone else in this country (and perhaps all over the world) there is no set image. If a person can say "well they view them as this", then they've already made the mistake of generalizing a whole group of people to think one way, or one thing.
Now this sounds dumb, but hear me out first. Are you speaking of Native Americans which are commonly referred to as Indians? Or are you referring to Indians, specifically from India? I'll answer to both because I wasn't clear on what you meant.
As far as Native Americans go, my family has donated to reservations, and on both my mothers and fathers side, we are (to some percentage) Native American. We do not break ourselves down to parts, but on the whole, people would not see us as any bit Native American because our European heritage dominates our appearance and traditions. On my mothers side I am Blackfoot, on my fathers, Cherokee. We have great respect for them like any other group of people. Despite the fact that many people think European Americans (or whites) in general do not treat people equally or think of them as equals, we certainly could not fall under that category, as I was raised properly and have known every family member of my own to be an advocate for equality.
As far as Indians go, from India? Though we may know little about their culture (my family and I, that is, not all people in the U.S.) we respect them, naturally, as human beings. My mother and I have always shared a personal interest in their culture, which, like all cultures, has a unique beauty about it. The dress. The music. The food. The culture as a whole.
So whichever way this question goes, we respect them as it's humanly right to do so. We were raised on morals and we keep them because that's what we believe is right. I cannot, however, speak for ALL Americans. And I would hope no one would be stupid enough, as an American, to speak for all Americans.
I hope this answered your question. Take care.
2007-12-18 03:19:31
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answered by Mommy2Be 3
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They parade in their turbans and kirpans.
They believe everyone is equal in gods eyes.
Khalsa" is the correct spelling of their brotherhood. Khalsa means "pure;" those that stand for the religious, spiritual and social freedom of all beings, regardless of race, creed, colour, social status or origin.
no wait.....that is Sikh.
2007-12-18 03:27:12
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answered by peezim 3
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