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You need to read up on the history of other ethnic groups in the USA. Look up the word genocide in American History. Native Americans have suffered through hundreds of years of genocide (by action or neglect) and laws meant to remove all culture and rights. Heck, lookup Pres. Lincoln's record with the tribes (or maybe for more fun the dude on the $20 bill). Some of these laws and programs lasted into the 1960's.

Like I said, I was rather unhappy with the "unique" comment. I would bet there are far fewer tribal members in Silicon Valley startups compared to other ethnic groups.