WHY NOT!!!

Most of us would have no problem with any of our directors asking "why" especially if it were a question that was expressing a concern of protection for the tribe and/or its members. But, the question "why" was asked in defense of a rumored relationship between the Chairman and Vice-chair of the Sault Tribe that may create a situation where a conflict of interest could result in faulty decisions. If Director Pine was completely unaware of the rumors of infidelity then the 'why' would have had a tone of curiosity not anger.

Director Chase was right regarding her concerns and in making the motion in order to prevent the continuation of conflicts, as we have seen so often in the past when Paquin or Bouschor have been allowed to vote on their own demise. The fact that no one seconded the motion was the real surprise, considering where inaction and conflicts of interest have gotten us in the past.

As much as I would have preferred to sidestep the infidelity crap, it has been thrown into the circle for discussion quite often lately. I personally believe it's all true especially since the big public blowout yelling match at the local bowling lanes between Lona Stewart and Lana Causley over McCoy. Lona Stewart was fired which proves that such relationships do cause problems within the organization and takes the focus off the immense financial problems we are facing and other issues such as why the hell Bouschor is still sitting on the board.

Denise Chase was right on target when she tried to prevent McCoy from voting to break the tie for VP since it was obvious which way he would vote...not in the best interest of the tribe but in the best interest of himself and Causley. The question that should have been asked was "Why Not?"