This reads like a typical urban legend - which Tampa newspaper? for example.
However, it does make some interesting points I wanted to raise here on the Politics and society board.
I'll copy it up, and then see if we can't start a discussion on this issue.
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!
However, it does make some interesting points I wanted to raise here on the Politics and society board.
I'll copy it up, and then see if we can't start a discussion on this issue.
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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 surgein patriotismbythe majority of Americans.
However, the dust from the attacks hadbarely settledwhen 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 grudgeagainst anyone who is seeking a better lifeby 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 toour country,and apparently some born here, need to understand.This idea of America being a multicultural communityhas served only to dilute our sovereigntyand 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 womenwho have sought freedom.
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 surgein patriotismbythe majority of Americans.
However, the dust from the attacks hadbarely settledwhen 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 grudgeagainst anyone who is seeking a better lifeby 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 toour country,and apparently some born here, need to understand.This idea of America being a multicultural communityhas served only to dilute our sovereigntyand 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 womenwho 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 worldas 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
andwewill 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
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 worldas 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
andwewill 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
