This is well worth your time if you feel any frustration with the state of the world in general (its relevance extends far beyond this issue) or care about BC. It will also give you hope, because it is a young person, and it might give you a kick in the pants (which you deserve) if you are unaware of or have not imagined what tends to go on in the world in general to support the status quo.

http://www.vancouverobserver.com/blogs/earthmatters/2012/02/20/oil-executive-sons-testimony-prince-rupert-northern-gateway-pipeline?page=0%2C3

Unfortunately, it did not sway the decision of whoever it was (Mr. Harper I presume) who had the final say.

I just had a bout of paranoia and erased a bunch of stuff I wrote. Just ta let you know.