I don't know who the author is but I think it is well said.
> > >
> > > 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 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 to take advantage of one
> > > other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
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