Institutions of security like the police assist everyday residents to instinctively monitor and contain the threat that can be posed by the indigenous people. The indigenous peoples are exposed to excessive violence so that they can subscribe to the common sense of colonization. For instance, border towns have experienced constant police harassments where citizens are handled in a brutal way. In most situations, the institutions of security are inherently violent to the indigenous people (Yazzie, 2014). The indigenous people are expected to act per the laws of the state. The natives believe that without indigenous erasure, it will be impossible for the indigenous groups to subscribe to the common sense of the natives. The indigenous are seen as a threat; therefore, they are subjected to corporal punishment. The institutions of security fail to protect them from criminalization, protection of the law, negligent health care, and death amongst others.
I think that the common sense of colonization means the common sense of violence. It is unethical and unfair to treat a section of the population as sub-humans. In border towns, the system has victimized indigenous groups and painted them people of a lesser god. I don’t see that as the right thing to do. People should be treated equally to co-exist happily and in peace. In my opinion, the indigenous groups are not a threat to the perceived natives. Actually, they should be respected and handled appropriately. This would allow cultural diversity within various ethnic groups. As a result, people will understand and embrace each other, and this would create political stability in border regions. The institutions of security should be focused to protect anyone from other threats like unfairness, inequality, or even injustice.
References
Yazzie, M. K. (2014, August 22). Brutal Violence in Border Towns Linked to Colonization - ICTMN.com. Retrieved from http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/08/22/violence-common-sense-natives-living-border-town-usa-156532
