I have been a regular reader of this BB for over 2 years and have cringed every time "tribal issues" has come up. I am a non-indian forester (and rabid flyfisher) who has worked on the Colville, Quinault, Chehalis, Quillayute, Makah, Skokomish and currently, the Yakama reservation. I have frequently wanted to write replys to some of the most insensitive and degrading posts that have appeared on this board, but prudence has held my pen (keyboard?) in check. However, after reading the informative article and thoughts of Salmo g., I now find myself ready to express my thoughts. After working for over 12 years in "Indian Country", growing to love and respect the people and lands of the various tribes, I find myself agreeing with their positions on 99% of the tribal issues. (My agreement on these issues is not related to my own economic position, rather on the "informal education" I have received that goes with the privilege of working with these people. I can always find another job, if/when I feel that management is not doing its job.) I wish to thank Salmo g. for sharing the article containing the thoughts and ideas of which I previously found impossible to so eloquently express. I hope people read these posts with an open mind and open heart. Tight lines...Piscator.