Well. I like your thinking. Interwoven with the magical. The tittle tattle on here has been almost unbearable. Sum nailed it. Further, the natives are acting as they are programmed to act. They will be offered what they want, a seat at all the tables. They will settle down and be good partners if treated as equal partners. Forget about your native worries, there is nothing to worry about.

I just bought a Subaru. Did not quibble about the price. Paid it because I thought it was fair and correct. The old adage KISS works all the time.

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