it was a truly AMERICAN editorial. an extremely egocentric attitude regarding our "culture" and our "society". basically, if you're not EUROPEAN-american, better check yo-self. it seems the author needs a little history lesson too. like, for example, EVERYONE (not almost everyone) is an immigrant or decendant of immigrants in this country. and by the way, all americans didn't speak english when they came here since the beginning... but i guess the author forgot to mention all the italians, germans, or hey... how about all the african people who spoke several different tribal languages, but were forced to lose their linguistic identity because they were ripped from their homes. but i guess, that's what america's freedom is built upon, though, huh? slavery. oh wait, nevermind, they're not white. (oh and, also, english isn't OUR language... it's from ENGLAND.)
i'm actully really sad that i didn't learn my ethnic language. my parents never taught me i guess, because they bought into the whole "ASSIMILATE-in-every-way-attitude" when they immigrated here. im thankful that i was born here for a couple reasons. the main one, is that it's not that difficult to get a fricken great education. but then again, it was also pure luck that i was born into a middle-class family, that had the means to help scoot me along.
at this point im just rambling... but basically, dood.. america is not the center of the world... nor the universe.
--------->rose:p
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [D] Re: Very Interesting!!!
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:08:12 -0500
jus fer those with an open mind i came accross a little somethin that i thought i would share with you all. you are all entitled to your oppinion and all....... but jus keep an open mind and really read what was written.
> >>This says it all! After hearing that the state of Florida changed its
> > >>opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license
> > >>with her face covered this is an editorial written by an American
> citizen,
> > >>published in a Tampa newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on,
> > >>please!
> > >>
> > >> >IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT. I am tired of this nation
> > >>worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their
> culture.
> > >>Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in
> > >>patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the
> > >>attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began
> > >>complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending
> > >>others.
> > >>
> > >>I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who
> is
> > >>seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost
> > >>entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few
> > >>things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently
> > >>some born here, need to understand. This idea of Americabeing a
> > >>multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and
> our
> > >>national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own
> society,
> > >>our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed
> > >>over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men
> and
> > >>women who have sought freedom.
> > >>
> > >>We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
> > >>Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of
> > >>our society, learn the language!
> > >>
> > >>"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian,
> right
> > >>wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and
> > >>women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly
> > >>documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of
> our
> > >>schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of
> > >>the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.
> > >>
> > >>If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you
> > >>should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are
> > >>happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't
> > >>care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, our
> > >>land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every! citizen the
> > >>right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to
> do
> > >>so. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our
> > >>flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly
> > >>encourage you take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE
> > >>RIGHT TO LEAVE.
> > >>
> > >>If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- delete it!
> > >>
> > >> >AMEN
> > >>I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) it
> will
> > >>also ,sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets
> all try, please
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