Now I'm sorry I posted this.
I guess it wouldn't even be worth considering that maybe the native
Americans whose graves were desecrated might not see this issue quite the
same way (even "historical archaeology" is still a subfield of anthropology
in the US, isn't it?)? Among other things, there seemed to be a suggestion
that middle class white folk expressed surprise at being handcuffed, etc.,
in ways natives apparently take for granted. After years of ignoring a
problem that apparently makes some people feel like second-class citizens,
somebody finally gets around to doing something (possibly to counter
accusations of playing favouritism?), and you complain?

-----Original Message-----

There are plenty of crimes underway in Utah far worse than collecting and or

owning artifacts.  It is ludicrous to suggest that this should even show up 
on the radar of a responsible Justice Department that understands its 
priorities and is doing its job.  Surely you would agree that there are more

urgent criminal matters on their plate that they're pushing aside?