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“Some people say they are disorganized and too quick

to use violence. Other people say they are brave and
visionary. Maybe all of that is true,” Miss Ashman said.

Patsy chewed her thumbnail, thinking. “What about

that massacre the article mentioned? What happened

there?”
“I know many Lakota died, but honestly, I don’t

remember many of the details,” Miss Ashman said. “I am

curious to learn, though. It seems like you are too. I’ll give

you extra credit if you write a report about it. Then we can
both find out more. You can turn it in next week. Deal?”

Patsy nodded. She wanted some answers. She might as

well get extra credit for finding them.

“You can go on to art now.” Miss Ashman waved her
hand toward the door.

Patsy had one final question, though—the most

important one, in her mind. “Miss Ashman, who do you

think is right, the protesters or the government?”
“I don’t know enough about it yet to have an opinion,

but I wouldn’t tell you even if I did. It’s not my job to tell

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