[fish hawk]

I except your respect then as , even though I can lay a net on the river legally , I use a pole and line and a spinner and troll right beside a bunch of white guys doing the same thing. I admit though that I do not condemn those out there catching subsistence fish. Now commercial is another story. I have been against the Indians commercial fishing on the rivers since they first started that many years ago.That got started because some lawyers told the courts, isn't netting fish and selling them for money and then buying flour and sugar etc. “subsistence”? The courts ruled in favor of the Indians. I don't like it and never did.

[gettinolder]

Fish Hawk;

I wish you a Merry Christmas!

I serve the same God as you do, I believe He has a plan and a purpose for each of us.

I will admit, I probably resent the Federal Government more than you do, although not for the same reasons. I also admit, I resent reverse discrimination, giving people of certain ethnic groups job preference over a better qualified individual. I resent “pay-offs” and I wish all the peoples who were here before Europeans showed up could support themselves rather than depend on the government for that.

As you say about yourself, you are indeed a minority (a conservative Indian)

In the long run, I think we will all be sorry we let the Federal Government overstep their bounds.

You will be my brother in the eternal life, and I am sure our eyes will be open and we will have understanding.

Good luck on your next salmon trip....

Gettinolder