and oversimplification, but...If the entire system is being held hostage by a handful of "on paper" fish, it really doesn't seem worth it. Especially given the exploding population (of people). Seems like the money and resources could be used for stocks that actually have a shot?

Also, can somebody explain to me why the puyallups and muckleshoots held all the cards? By my count there are 19 other treaty tribes. Are those two the most well-funded?