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Originally Posted by Acey
Though I suppose one could argue that the ring road vote affects them as individuals far more than Calgary elections affect us. I imagine some people's lives on the reserve will drastically change because of this project, and they're trying to (understandably) "stick it to the white man" by holding onto their land. I thought it'd have been 80+
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I would be very surprised if the decision process included 'sticking it to the white man' at all.
I think this is a very sensitive decision based on weighing the value of the land (not financial, but emotional, historic and cultural) versus the opportunity of providing an economic foundation for future generations (not the money, but the access and the development that flows from that). Add in historic mistrust and a complex agreement contract and you have a very difficult choice for many.