As to why they commercially fish I agree with what Mr Vedder says they enjoy it just the same as we do sport fishing. I used to fish commercially in Alaska years ago and I can honestly say it is the only job that I have had that I truly enjoyed. Should they still fish ? I think so for ceremony's and such but I feel they should use historical methods or sport fish gear. As far as some people feeling sorry for them maybe a 100 or so years ago I might have, today not a chance. I feel that their alcoholism, low self esteem and other problems Is not helped by receiving handouts and not having to go out and earn a living like most folks do. As for any debt owed to them I feel it was payed for long before I was ever around. If it weren't for the bleeding heart, goodie too shoes kind of mentality of today they would be a lot better off in my opinion.