Well I am certainly conflicted now. I believe in saving our old growth forests but I also believe in First Nations self government. quote: It is expected that logging in the area would largely be done by Iisaak Forest Resources.

Francis Frank, President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council -- which represents 14 tribes on Vancouver Island, including five that are members of the Clayoquot board -- said all logging would have to meet scientific guidelines.

But Mr. Frank agreed the issue could lead to blockades and to divisions within the native community.

"You face the possibility of road action again. . . . That's coming across loud and clear that if Iisaak was to proceed and get into some of these pristine areas that they shouldn't be surprised that the environmentalists are out on the logging roads."

Mr. Frank said that in 1993, aboriginals largely supported the blockades. Would that happen again, even if the loggers were natives this time?

"I'm sure [environmental protesters] would have a level of support within first-nation communities. Now what degree or level, I don't know, but I'm certain there will be some." So does this come under Babble's guidelines against white people telling natives how they should conduct themselves or is the environment an exception to the "rule." Is only Eric the Half Red allowed to comment or can others?