Chase, don't get your feathers ruffled. I too have Cherokee ancestors. Having another senior moment, I got Annie's last name wrong; it's Mac Gregor. I uderstand what you mean about some foreigners, but have detected no such bias in Annie. She is a member of SHAPE. So far as I know we citizens are all loyal Americans. That we also want to learn about and honor our heritage does not change that. When I swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, I took it very seriously. I have done things while on active duty that put my life at risk; not to the immediate extent that Len Robbins and others have; eNevertheless I was ready. We do all have more in common to celebrate; we need not look for differences. Our enemies can do that, which I understand is what you meant in your post. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Stan