"To natives of the Pacific Northwest in the 19th century, whites brought smallpox, venereal disease and alcohol.
In the 20th century, whites brought laws that seldom benefited the surviving natives.
The 21st century has produced Tim Eyman.
The Great Opportunist has created a three-card monte that combines anti-tax sentiments, anti-tribal resentments and gambling. Eyman may be an opportunist, but he's not dumb."
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Floyd J. McKay: You'd be a fool to gamble on Eyman's latest scheme
(The Seattle Times 6/24)
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