That is so true..and very perceptive on your part...that is why so many have held for so long to thier native customs and traditions.It is a great tragedy to see any people pulled from thier homes..and my people certainly were'nt nor will be the last. The important thing I believe imho is it's more important as a race of people to hold on to your traditons and customs and remember them with pride and reverance. This doesnt make one a weak race. If the gods ordained it...than it was meant to be. There is no disgrace in this. many people still hold thier heads high with dignity without shame...and bear others no greater will than that they should one day see that the land belongs to no man....we are merely the caretakers. a little saying if I may..." should our children suffer the wages of sin, brought about by thier forefathers?" well..I think perhaps we should take this discussion outside the forum..lol..unless we start talking about American Indian bead techniques..lol..oh wait..I believe THAT'S another forum also..hehe. VelvetRose