[ScrappyPeg]

My tax dollars go towards paying Government officials to make those decisions - and they are to make those decisions in a most responsible manner so that those monies are spent in a most efficient and worthwhile way.

My opinion is that dependance should be gradually reduced over a number of years until there are no more Federal funds that are specifically targeted towards maintaining reserves. Settle all treaties and then burn the Indian Act.

I don't profess to have all the answers - I just don't believe that keeping Aborignal people dependant on the Goverment funds is helpful to anyone. The reserve system is completely dependant on Government monies. Self sufficiency and empowerment is the way!