Ironhead, I'm not trying to mock you with that quote from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, just merely laughing along with the previous sarcastic posts. I think we all have a little tinge of skepticism regarding the motives of government. But, remember the environmental movement helped foster this attitude amongst the American people. So if what you say is true, then they have come a long way.

I wasn't dissing your post. I was merely confused about your stance on any one of the issues you presented. I read and reread your post numerous times. Yet it read like an analysis, with lots of content but with ideas countering ideas. Since you have cleared the air on your purpose, which was just to "present ideas about controversial issues," then it's all good.

My opinion is I think most of us that responded are confused with your stance about how "environmentalists" wield power in the decision-making process regarding the dam issue. Are you disregarding the role that "extremist" non-governmental organizations have in this process? Or have you acknowledged them by mentioning the "smoke screen" issue and the numerous odd-parings that occur on many Pacific Northwest environmental issues? I-696, the seal issue, for me it seems that the extremists definitely have a hand in affecting these issues.

I have read both Buchal's and Lichatowich's books, and have tried to educate myself on each of these issues as much as I can. Yes, I have some biases, for instance I am pro-wild stocks. Nonetheless, I have formed educated opinions on these issues, what are yours?