Could not agree with you more AuntyM (kinda scary, huh?)
This cannot be compared to a few people that take crabs out of season for personal use. Just like the family that kills a deer to eat cannot be compared to a commercial poaching operation (it is still wrong though).
I have never had hard feelings towards the tribes when it comes to subsistance. No problem. But the treaty (what a interpretation joke) was written at a time when the tribes needed to fish/hunt for their lives. Just like our constitution has been ammended many many times to reflect changes in this country, so should the treaties. They do not need to Crab or fish for anything more than subsistance. I have known several Yakima's, Cayuse, Walla Walla, etc. that worked regular jobs and took their vacation during tribal netting seasons. More than one told me they made more in those few weeks than they made in several months of working. Another called it "Bonus Money". This was not the intent of the treaty. It was written to allow the indians to survive and continue with a way of life. Had any tribes raped the resource then as they do now, other tribes would have wiped them out in no time........ It would not have been allowed. Problem now with many of these tribal fisherman is simply this..... If the fish/crabs go away, it will ALWAYS be the white mans fault, and they know that they will always then be able to sue and get $$ for the loss..... It is quite the racket. For most tribes, it is a win-win situation. For the truly honorable tribal member, it is a disgrace.....

MC