[Chad Fairbanks]

I'm not denying that my ancestors were brutal. However, I'm also not denying that the Viking were brutal, either. ;0)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

However, I'm also not denying that the Viking were brutal, either. ;0)

Don't worry. Someone will eventually. ; )

[Antoninus]

I'm not denying that my ancestors were brutal. However, I'm also not denying that the Viking were brutal, either. ;0)

Hey, my ancestors were not all saints either. I admire the Iroquois because they possessed a combination of political savvy, tactical brilliance in battle, and the wisdom to realize that strength comes from unity, not "diversity." They were also incredible and persuasive orators. The Jesuit fathers who understood their language constantly compared them to Cicero and laughed at the common European perception of the "ignorant savage."

Any people who can produce (soon to be) saints like Kateri Tekakwitha can't be all bad. ;-)