What was the ethical dilemma presented by the remains of Kennewick Man?
A) The state of Washington had legally awarded the remains to the Umatilla, but the federal government had overturned the ruling.
B) The group claiming a relationship with the remains did not want them tested, which is the only way to confirm the relationship.
C) A Native American group claimed the remains as an ancestor, but there was clear evidence that the skeleton was of European descent.
D) Anthropologists insisted that the skeleton be displayed in a museum, in defiance of the traditional burial practices required by Umatilla culture.
B) The group claiming a relationship with the remains did not want them tested, which is the only way to confirm the relationship.
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