Email from dad
My dad sent me this forwarded email. Disturbed me to the point of insomnia last night:
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!
Phil
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,
Here's what I sent back to him (ignore my misspellings) I am eagerly awaiting his response. I've never really talked to him this way:
****My thoughts...****
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> 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 . . .
****What people from other countries are forcing things? What things are they forcing? How are they going about forcing? Sounds like an ignorant statement to me.****
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> 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.
****Since when?! Again, smells like BS. You can say Merry Christmas all you want and I have never had anyone, especially "immigrants" be offended by it. There are children of many cultures in our schools, and I personally don't think it's a big deal to include everyone in the holiday season terminology. So, is this guy saying that if I want to be a good American, I MUST celebrate Christmas? Bah.****
> 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.
****What is offensive to this man (woman?)? If he/she is offended by having to say Winter Break, I suggest anti-depressants.****
>
> 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!
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>
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> 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.
****Funny that I missed that. Is this about "Freedom Fries" and stuff? This sounds like it's pulled from someone's... uh... you know...****
>
>
> 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.
****Dilute, or change? Change happens constantly. I have a theory that this person entered the age of stubborn conservatism. No change is acceptable. Too old and lazy to consider changing with the times, so he is intimidated and scared by the big scary changing world.****
>
> 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.
****Huh? Which ONE society, language, and lifestyle is he referring to? White middleclass America? Like the tv-show fifties type stuff with rows of matching houses and kids on bikes..? Again, sounds like a scared old guy. The truth is that the world is changing, and so is this country. The world will soon see a global community rather than each separate country ... that is if Bush doesn't destroy the entire planet first.****
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>
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> 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!
****Ok, I agree with this part.****
>
>
> "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.
****Holy ick batman! No, I DO NOT WANT GOD ON THE WALLS OF MY CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS, OR IN THEIR DAILY CHANTS OF ALLEGIANCE, OR ANYWHERE NEAR THEM AT ALL! And I'm not even an ingrate immigrant. In fact, it is not the immigrants who are so against God lessons. It's the smart people. (Down with the smart people! Blah!)****
>
>
> 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.
****Ha! Or how about we do the historically appropriate thing and solicit CHANGE to fit US in the NEW WORLD! This person is clinging to his image of patriotism and Uncle Sam from his youth... and it is sorely outdated.****
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> We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change,
****What is this "we" shit? Is he talking about the old boys' club members? I'm sorry, but his "we" is greatly outnumbered by more openminded people, thankfully.****
>
> and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.
> This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle.
****Legally? Again, who is this "us" and "ours"? I actually do care how people did things where they came from if they are better ways. American culture is pretty depauperate if you ask me. We need a hand in that department.****
>
> 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,
****The only whining I hear is stuff like this whole thing... by old white "Americans" (well, and Joe). Making something up to complain about. And actually based on bullshit reality.****
> 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!
> Phil
> 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,
****Well, did it get back to the complainers? Did anyone send it back to Phil?****
>
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