". . .This road along the Nez Perce trail is incomparable in its beauty, as
well as its cultural value to the Nez Perce people. Its historical and
cultural importance to the U.S. public is extraordinary. People who
travel this route can feel its immense intrinsic value; the state of
Idaho touts the unique nature and appeal of this corridor for tourism
and recreation.
However, some Canadian and outside interests look
at this route and see dollar signs in transport savings — for them. We
are told of the wonderful opportunities of commerce this will bring.
The
Nez Perce Tribe knows better. We have heard similar promises before.
The travel of more than 1,000 of these megaloads, as is rumored, through
one of the most pristine and spectacular areas in America is not
genuine commerce. It is your Wall Street neighbor driving across your
lawn, so that he can get to work five minutes faster and make a little
more money — for him.*
The tribe has made its position on this
issue known to the United States and the state of Idaho. The tribe has
been ignored by the outside interests who will reap profits at the
expense of the region’s resources. This exclusion led to frustration
that spilled over into acts of civil disobedience so the tribal voice
was heard. The tribe refuses to be excluded any longer. A hearing on the
issue is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday in U.S. District Court, Boise. ..."
Read the full article written by Silas C. Whitman, chairman of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, in the Idaho Statesman.
If you'll be in Boise on Monday, September 9th please consider attending the Nez Perce Tribe Rally
on the west steps of the State Capitol at 1pm
as well as the megaload injunction hearing at 4:30 p.m.
at the Federal Courthouse, 550 W. Fort Street, Boise
on the west steps of the State Capitol at 1pm
as well as the megaload injunction hearing at 4:30 p.m.
at the Federal Courthouse, 550 W. Fort Street, Boise
*Emphasis on this statement added for the purpose of this blog and is not printed this way in the Idaho Statesman.
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