Jim, I think you're misunderstanding my point RE: solutions and cooperation. I'm not saying that somehow the onus is on them or that they haven't been cooperating. I'm saying that many solutions to deal with the Traveller "problem" (a terrible phrase) are decided unilaterally by the government and settled people. So rather than giving my own solution, I figure we should listen to what Travellers want/need and cooperate with them to help bring that to fruition.

I've read the literature you suggest, and have consulted your own work (at least what's publicly available) as well. I agree with you on your major points, and I respect your opinion, as you've been at this longer than I've been around.