[RightWhale]

It's not that bad. One fellow I know has a lake in the middle of his allotment. Berries, ducks, fish in summer and sometimes caribou. And an airstrip so he can call in fresh provisions in January.

[Roughneck]

I'd love to go see for myself someday, I'm sure Alaska is beautiful.

I see nothing wrong with paying those folks a "right of Way" fee of 140 acres - We are getting something in return. I can not say the same for todays free people of color. Those seeking reperations are most likely the ones already collecting welfare, wanting an addtional a free ride for nothing in return.

If there were any actual slaves alive today, I mean a real, proven, hard-working slave, then, sure, that ticket to Africa would be just fine...