I want to bring up another issue concerning the Tohono O'odham peoples.......they have inhabited the Sonoran Desert since time immemorial, thousands of years before the formation of the United States or Mexico.  Their ancient lands straddle both of these relatively "new" countries.  The current international border was drawn through the middle of the Nation's traditional lands and the tribal members reside on both sides of the border. As a result, the Nation has been on the front line of border issues for over 160 years and consider these issues very seriously. But now it appears their right as a Nation is being ignored and a wall will be built down the middle of their ancient lands, not unlike the Berlin wall 75 years ago, devastating families, separating loved ones, destroying communities, blocking students from attending schools, and separating people from their sources of employment. It will have dire consequences on the Tohono O'odham Nation.  As a descendent of the Cherokees, and a U.S. citizen, I find this reprehensible. Has this country not done enough atrocities to the Native Americans?  The executive order to build the wall was signed without consultation with tribal members.  As a first responder on the border, the Nation has invited the new President to visit so in depth discussions can be held on the impacts of such actions, but they are still waiting for a response. It's a real tragedy how the United States continues to rob the original inhabitants of our country of their rights. Hopefully government appropriation won't be forced upon the Tohono O'odham peoples.  By writing this, I may alienate some of my readers, but I am taking the risk because I feel so strongly about this situation facing our native peoples.