Mr Earp I don't no where to start, first of all this has zero to do with race, it is about pragmatism. For the record I do not support wasteful projects but be clear they are not for white people, they are for Alaskans of which we are both. If a strip mall or mega store is built that is a with PRIVATE money, not public money. Are you asserting that Natives or people of other races don't visit mega stores, strip mall and what not? Really what is AFN then?  The Native way of life is what exactly? Expecting others to pay for your roads, schools, health care and what not? I  suggest that is not the native way of life but you cannot have it both ways, expect a free ride but have Billion dollar Corporations to provide you wealth.