Comments on: RAN Exposes Weyerhaeuser to Shareholders

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:35:15 +0000

This conversation was interesting. I have to say that John, as an employee of Weyerhaeuser, is extremely biased and as many company men do operates with the typical arrogance. In his statment that it is legal until made illegal is admission of Weyehaeuser’s questionable forestry manaagement practices.

By: Brant

Brant — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:03:47 +0000

John, we're all about healthy debate. For a more complete discussion of these issues check out my op-ed from today's P-I.

By: Luke

Luke — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:16:53 +0000

Furthermore, John, your claim any responsibility lies with the Canadian government is the height of moral abdication. Even Boise knows better. Take some responsibility for your actions and stop helping to destroy First Nations lands. In the eyes of colonial governments, driving Native Americans from their homes and taking their land was perfectly legal as well. I suppose you think that made it right.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:07:47 +0000

John, if Grassy Narrows is such a small part of Weyerhaeuser’s business–and yet it’s the entirety of the community’s land, livelihood and culture–why not get out? Your claim that Weyerhaeuser is a good corporate citizen elsewhere is morally weak at best, and from what we’ve seen of the company’s practice (not its rhetoric), simply not true.

By: John Jenkins

John Jenkins — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:56:48 +0000

Perhaps Luke it is you who should educate yourself. Any timber purchased from the Grassy Narrows is done legally – the issue is with Canadian government. Also, this is but a small part of Weyerhaeuser’s business – to overstate that a company’s dividend comes from a miniscule percentage of their business is simply an attempt to be inflammatory. To overlook the sustainable forestry practices this company holds to in nearly ALL of its own forestland simply means you are unwilling to be civil and reasonable in the conversation.
In spite of the completely legal (until determined otherwise) operations in Grassy Narrows, could Weyerhaeuser make a choice to not participate. Yes. To slander a company that is an amazing corporate citizen in so many communities is not the way to make your point. In fact, you likely lessen the willingness to discuss the issue due to your tactics. It’s time you learned how to work cooperatively for solutions instead of recklessly slamming others.

By: Luke

Luke — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:32:22 +0000

John: I’m glad that Weyerhaeuser employees like yourself have found time in your busy schedules to visit our blog. While you’re at it, please take a moment to educate yourself on what your company is actually doing in Grassy Narrows.

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:39:47 +0000

So this is what a place where people work looks like?

Hope you didn’t spend the dole money that should’ve gone to feeding your kids on travel to Federal Way.