"If someone dug up your aunt Mary..."

     Well, to the extent that graves (Indian, non-Indian,
     marked, unmarked) are protected in this state, the
     first question I'd ask is "Under what authority was
     this done?"  If there was a legal authority in play,
     say the Attorney General had order an exhumation for an
     autopsy related to a murder investigation, I imagine
     I'd wait for the legal process to be completed.

     The "statement" is a no-win query IMHO, wherein anyone
     who answers anything other than in agreement with the
     individual who posed it is going to be flamed.  Having
     worked as an archeologist for the first part of my
     professional career, I salvaged a great many burials
     from destruction by natural events and active
     construction:  some Indian, some not.  All of those
     materials have been repatriated.  I have also worked
     closely with law enforcement personnel on
     investigations.

     The implication that I was a "bad" human being because
     I followed the laws of my country and state is a bit
     offensive.  Hope that helps.  Why do you ask?

     Chris Dill

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