Ned,
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Benton" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:34 PM
Subject: "Just Getting Along"
> A friend sent this to me. It speaks the thought of millions.
>
> Ned
>
> 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 -- 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
>
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