New nickel comes out today. I was a little skeptical of their design, however:
Why would they have an axe and a putter on a nickle? Are they implying we butcheded the indians, and then played golf with their heads? Or is it the far more likely scenario that we clearcut their forests and built golf courses where their food sources used to roam? I question this tradition we suddenly sprouted of glorifying our past with the Injuns. I mean, if you wanted an accurate picture to put on a commemorative coin, here are a few:  "The new smallpox quarter!  "The casino dime! Ugh. cranked out at 11:26 PM | |
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