Tom, He did a great job!!! Doug Odom in big ditch
"Thomas E. Bryant" wrote:
>
> List,
>
> This is an Editorial written by an American citizen, published in a local
> 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 comprised 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 life style.
>
> 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 to take advantage of one
> other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
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