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    Thumbs up I am a proud American first and foremost

    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.

    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, lets all try, please.
    Toodles, Nanajoanie

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    I recieved this a while back and agree 100%. All of our differences is what makes our country OUR country. If you dont like it or what we stand for then leave and go to a country that suits you better.
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    Yes, it is our country and I am proud of the fact that I live in such a fabulous country. I served in the military and would do it again if I have the opportunity.

    When stationed in Germany, I learned the language because of the old adage, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" and did not want to be a person that demanded that the Germans speak to me in English (think it was called "The Ugly American Syndrome" back then).

    This country does not require their new citizens to take their pledge in English anymore...let alone their testing for citizenship; the people are allowed to do it in their own language. I am not sure how I feel about that...we are open-minded enough to allow and accept other languages, but I do feel that at least to proclaim citizenship in the USA it should be done in English.
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