Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we <br />>>> continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other <br />>>> countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of <br />>>> Choice?????? <br />>>> Think about it . . <br />>>> <br />>>> All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS? I <br />>>> celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can <br />>>> no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's <br />>>> not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break Isn't it amazing how this <br />>>> winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday? We've gone so far <br />>>> the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now <br />>>> being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that. <br />>>> This says it all! <br />>>> <br />>>> <br />>>> This is an editorial written by an <br />>>> American citizen, published in a <br />>>> Tampa newspaper He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please! <br />>>> <br />>>> IMMIGRANTS, <br />>>> NOT AMERICANS, <br />>>> MUST ADAPT. <br />>>> I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we < BR>>>> are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist <br />>>> attacks on Sept. 11, <br />>>> we have experienced a surge <br />>>> in patriotism by the majority <br />>>> of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had <br />>>> barely settled when the "politically correct! " crowd began complaining <br />>>> about <br />>>> the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. <br />>>> <br />>>> I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who <br />>>> is seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost <br />>>> entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few <br />>>> things that those who have recently come to <br />>>> our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This <br />>>> idea of America being a <br />>>> multicultural community <br />>>> ; has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As <br />>>> Americans, we have our own culture, our <br />>>> own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has <br />>>> been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by <br />>>> millions of men and women who have sought freedom. <br />>>> <br />>>> <br />>>> We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, <br />>>> Russian, or any other language. <br />>>> Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the <br />>>> language! <br />>>> <br />>>> "In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, <br />>>> right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto because Christian <br />>>> men and women, <br />>>> on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly <br />>>> documented. It is certainl y appropriate to display it <br />>>> on the walls of our schools. If God <br />>>> offends you, then I suggest you <br />>>> consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part <br />>>> of our culture. <br />>>> <br />>>> If Stars and Stripes offend you, or <br />>>> you don't like Uncle Sam, then you <br />>>> should seriously consider a move <br />>>> to another part of this planet. We <br />>>> are happy with our culture and have <br />>>> no desire to change, and we really <br />>>> don't care how you did things where <br />>>> you came from. This is <br />>>> <br />>>> OUR COUNTRY, <br />>>> our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the <br />>>> right to express his opinion and we <br />>>> will allow you every opportunity! to do so. But once you are done <br />>>> complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our <br />>>> national motto, or our <br />>>> way of life, I highly encourage you <br />>>> take advantage of one other great American freedom, <br />>>> THE RIGHT TO LEAVE. <br />>>> It is Time for America to Speak up <br />>>> If you agree -- pass this along; <br />>>> if you don't agree -- delete it! <br />>>> <br />>>> AMEN <br />>>> <br />>>> I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends <br />>>> (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later <br />>>> get back to the complainers, lets all try, <br />>>> please
