> >> Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we
> >> continue
> >> to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries
> >> that
> >> came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice???
> >> Think about
> >> it . . .
> >>
> >> All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS? I
> >> celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we
> >> can no
> >> longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's
> >> not
> >> Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this
> >> winter
> >> break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday? We've gone so far the
> >> other
> >> way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being
> >> offended.
> >> But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
> >>
> >>
> >> 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 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, 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, let's all try, please.