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"...In my case I'm talking about my Irish fighting my Cherokee (a little Creek in there too) or at least being part of forcing the Native Americans from their homes and land. If I went all the way back to Ireland I doubt my ancestors fought themselves but I can't say for sure. We are a violent bunch at times...."

I understand, Flurry. I was just being a bit flip. Unfortunately, it is man's fate to be in constant war with himself and his brothers. At times he fights for himself, and at others he fights for the benefit of those stronger and richer than he. But at all times he fights.

I read earlier today that the move "Gods and Generals" includes a scene wherein an Irish brigade fighting for the Union charges against an Irish brigade wearing confederate uniforms. O! as Marx said, history is ever repeated, first as tragedy than as farce.

Moreover, we should not single out our Irish forebearers in this human folly. Your Cherokee forefathers undoubtedly duked it out with many a rival tribe on the plain as well. Such is the mortal stain of sin.