Robert Wrote:
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> It is amazing that the smallest minority are being
> the biggest PITA of all. How many of these NAs
> actually go fishing? I have seen very few over
> the 6 years I have been in this area. That big
> parking lot at Wyeth is usually empty, or maybe
> has one car in it. And they still have to cross
> the track on foot, or take the proper long way
> around over the bridge. Wasco county is largely a
> vast area with an extremely low population
> density. This is all very minor compared to the
> effects of I84 through the area. Most of the
> complaints stem from people who only have opinions
> and few if any facts. Some of them don't even
> live in the area, coming from 100 or more miles
> away. Their testamony is as meaningless as if you
> or I showed up and wanted to share our feelings.
> The Wasco officials are afraid of thier own
> shadows. They can't see the forest for the trees.
> Using the derailemnt really has nothing to do
> with the situation. It just happened at an
> inconvienent spot and was caused by an unforseen
> issue with a bolt (screw) due to the effect of
> local climate. Overall, it really wasn't anywhere
> near a bad as it could have been.
>
> Just my (indian) nickles worth!
>
> Robert

Spot on! You know the Salmon is more popular than Jesus in the N.W., to paraphrase John Lennon.