Jay from North Bay

Then you come up with this? "most of Canada is getting a bit sick of this mix mash of protest". Where is your proof of this? Heck most Canadians are push-overs, that is why our government gets away with everything.Are they angry at the fact that someone actually has the balls to protest their rights? If you dont beleive that the Natives who got their land stolen from them, should have no extra rights? That is your purogative. But dont speak for all Canadians. Heck most Canadians weren't too happy when European immigrants came over and changed their lifestyle. And they had a point. The rest of what you stated are separate issues. Lets not start talking about apples when we are talking about oranges. I think they just want to keep their way of living intact, just like the quebecors want to be recognized as a distinct society. By the way. This is Johnny Bass using a buddies account. Over and out.

Sure, who doesn't, when food is being taken off their table? If your going to infringe on their land, dont they deserve at least some compensation? If someone wants to use my land, dont you think I would like some compensation? Lets face it. The Natives were here before us. And they took much better care of the land! Sure some laws protecting them may have to be updated as their population grows(like fishing wherever they want/even in sanctuaries), but much of the laws concerning Aborigional rights should be respected.

I've also been supporting the cause on my political site from day one! Fisherman should be supporting the Natives! Sorry but the government only listens to the people when their walets are being effected! So what, they block some traffic, if it will bring some long term benefits! Considering this is a fishing forum, know that this also a fishing related mater. Native leaders also want Ottawa to rescind parts of recent budget legislation that they say reduces environmental protection for lakes and rivers. The natives see the government taking more and more of their land(for commercial use) and they are not too happy about it.