Great story and soooooooooooooo true. I was born and raised in central Ca. but moved to the Evergreen State of Wa. 25 yrs. ago. The same ideas of being a "furriner" was prevalent in my situation. I would hope that we all would take to heart the fact that to survive as a nation, we must "come together, right now." I really enjoy your articles and look forward to more!!!! Thanks, Jerry W. Perigo