Dougjumper 0 #1 March 30, 2005 Story in Tampa Newspaper 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 says it all! 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. It is Time for America to Speak up If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- You have the right to leave too !! 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 The glass is half full or half empty doesn't matter. Let go and have the Lord guide your path. He will take care of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #2 March 30, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1432442#1432442 _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #3 March 30, 2005 QuoteIf God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. Janet Jackson's boob is also a part of American culture. So if Janet Jackson's boob offends anyone, then I suggest that they too consider another part of the world as their new home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #4 March 30, 2005 >Janet Jackson's boob is also a part of American culture. As is spanish. So if you don't like hearing spanish spoken, time to move! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #5 March 30, 2005 Yep, Long haired, dope smoking, college students in Che Guevarra t-shirts shouting anti-government obscenities are as American as apple pie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #6 March 30, 2005 QuoteI figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers So, should we just send this back to you and the person who wrote it as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #7 March 30, 2005 Accidents happen..nope never offended by nice boobies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #8 March 30, 2005 Are you suggesting we should all live in tepees and hunt buffalo?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #9 March 30, 2005 QuoteAre you suggesting we should all live in tepees and hunt buffalo? Touché. Wasn't Christmas originally an American Indian event? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 324 #10 March 30, 2005 i'm a pagan and i don't have any problem with christmas, my boy loves it. when he gets old enouugh, he'll make his informed choice. i don't mind hearing spanish, i speak a little german and the wife sppeaks a little russian, and i don't care if gays live together andwant to be married, i have two gay friends who are cool as hell. the problem i have is spanish on govt forms, religion in the govt, and people's rights being taken away. am i spelling religion right? it looks funny._________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #11 March 30, 2005 Quote am i spelling religion right? it looks funny. It is funny, at least it would be if folks didn't take it so seriously (kinda like nationalism). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites