Miquel, I have followed both Robin's and your comments re. latinos in museums with great interest. I moved to El Paso in October and have visited the majority of the museums here. My Masters is in Folk Studies-the study of ALL cultures, and ALL aspects of culture. During my education we asked many of the very same questions you do-granted not always about the Latino population. As a Scotch-Irish, blonde haired, blue-eyed person I, for the first time in my life, appreciate what it feels like to be the "different" person within a communtiy. I would like to ask, though, why you feel the need to challenge Robin? She is obviously interested in the same topic. Besides, aren't ranchers and WWII veterans also possibly maids and gardeners? We belong to many different cultural groups. Some are based on race (defined within the community or without it) and some on other things like occupation, religion, family, gender, etc. Everyone of these defining elements is vital to our sense of individuality and our sense of belonging to a community. Until the different groups that make up the United States, and the world, chose to recognize how important these differences are, there will be no easy answers to things like, "who decides what is important" and "whose culture will be celebrated". I would ask that instead of replying to Robin in such a sarcastic and brusque tone, you consider your ultimate goals and work WITH other professionals instead of against them. There are many of us who, regardless of what folk groups we chose to identify with, would like to work and live in peace recognizing and celebrating these differences and the ultimate sameness of our existance as humans. I know this doesn't answer your initial questions but I hope that it'll perhaps encourage all of us to work together. Suzuki, the great violin teacher, once said, "Where love is deep much can be accomplished." I hope the conversation can continue with an open mind and much love. Only then might we find answers to your questions. Beth Bevars