[Ben Ficklin]

It works like this: If the property thats is to be developed is a sacred sight, the injuns can stop the development. But since they ain't dummies, the realize that they can negotiate with the developer.

If the developer is willing to compensate them, they will allow him to proceed. Of course much wampum will change hands and the injuns will in turn donate a portion to the democrats.

[DeweyCA]

You got it exactly right. This is another Davis money grab. He figures that this will turn out more Indian votes for him to stay in office, and the Indians will give even more millions to the Dems. Absolutely disgraceful!

[RightWhale]

Something like that, not sacred sites but traditional residential lands, were exchanged for the right to build the Transalaska oil pipeline. ANCSA

[yankeedame]

It works like this: If the property thats is to be developed is a sacred sight, the injuns can stop the development. But since they ain't dummies, the realize that they can negotiate with the developer.

"...they can (cough, cough,clear throat) negotiate (shall we say?) with the developer."