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Ah, no.
Ask the natives what language they speak.
What "Christian" god do they believe in? They were here first, after
all. We just forced our way on them. Since we stole all their land,
shouldn't they at least be allowed to practice their own culture?
Ask the Quebecois what language they speak.
They were here after the natives, but before the British (or any other) white
man. The French have given Canada some of it's best icons (Guy Lafleur,
Sir Wilfrid Laurier) and help to give Canada it's cosmopolitan reputation (and
help to differentiate us from the US). Why wouldn't we encourage them to
continue to practice their culture?
There is more than just one language on this Earth,
and we English speakers are not of the majority. There is more than just
one religion on this Earth, and again, Christians are not of the
majority.
Patriotism is showing a love for your country,
and there is nothing wrong with that. However, is it relevant
elsewhere?
Tell me again why it is that language and religion
must have geographical boundaries?
..Cameron
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Well said and I would believe that the majority of
real Canadians feel exactly the same way about our country Canada.
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>
>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, I believe this is even more appropriate. Read on,
please!
>This is an editorial written by an American citizen,
published in a
>Tampa newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he?
>
>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 America
being 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, 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 -- I don't want to hear
>about it.
>AMEN
>
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