Wayne.
I just did wish everyone a happy Independence day. The only point I was
making is that NOT everyone may feel the same way about July 4th especialy
my grandfather and grandmother who booth faught in the great struggle
for Civil Rights in the 60's long before I was born.
Not to make this personal Wayne but your
sarcasm reflects the very Ignorance that some caucasians still have toward
minorities today. As you mentioned the fact that not everyone can celebrate
Juneteenth becuase their are STILL a lot of people who don't know about it.
This is why it must be celebrated to pass it on to children so that they
can learn about it.
In Fact July 4, 1776 Independence Day only applied to
non minorities. It did NOT grant Independence from slavery in which my
ancestors endured for many years even during the Civil War. Neither did it
apply to Native Americans and other minorities. This is why Juneteenth (Yes
that is the correct spelling.) is celebrated for me and my people its very
important. If I am preaching to the choir then I am happy I did.
OBTW I do have a spellchecker in GroupWise and will
use it.
So enough of my rant. Happy Independence and Junteenth Day! Enjoy the
fireworks and have a safe one. :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 06:55 PM
Subject: Re: Misc: Have a great Independence Day Holiday all you guys in USA
land!
At 02:50 PM 7/1/2005, MARC SIMS typed:
Happy July 4 and Juneteenth everyone.
Let freedom ring for America and Washington DC!
I can understand July 1st & July 4th but June 19th? Why not wish everyone
in the world a happy independence day? Wait a minute. Not everyone can
celebrate that. FWIW most Americans can tell you what July 4th is
celebrating & especially those on this list so why are you "preaching to
the choir" ?
OBTW don't they have a spell checker with Novell Groupwise ?
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Ashland, OH, USA 44805
<http://www.wavijo.com>
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