Which Way To America?

I received the following email earlier this week. My editorial comments are in parentheses.

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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?????? (WHEN DID AMERICA BECOME THE COUNTRY OF EXCESSIVE PUNCTUATION?)

Think about it . . .

All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS? (CHECK OUT THE FIRST AMENDMENT – YOU’RE GUARANTEED FREE SPEECH AND THE FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION – YOU’RE COVERED) I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas. (I’M GOING TO BRING THIS UP WITH MY NEIGHBOR, ISAAC GOLDSTEIN) 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. (YOU CAN STILL SAY “HAPPY NEW YEAR” WITHOUT BEING PERSECUTED – CHEER UP!)

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 (HUH?) and our national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture (HOW IS THIS DEFINED?), our own society (STATING THE OBVIOUS, THANKS), our own language and our own lifestyle (HUH?). 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! (YEAH, YOU AMERICAN CITIZENS OF PUERTO RICO – GET WITH IT!)

"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. (ACTUALLY IT IS CLEARLY DOCUMENTED THAT JEFFERSON AND FRANKLIN WEREN’T REGULAR CHURCHGOERS; WASHINGTON RARELY ATTENDED CHURCH AND MADE PAINSTAKING EFFORTS TO AVOID INVOKING THE POWER OF CHRIST IN POLITICAL MATTERS; ALSO THE FOUNDING FATHERS MADE EVERY EFFORT VIA THE CONSTITUTION TO MAKE SURE THIS COUNTRY DID NOT BECOME A CHRISTIAN STATE) It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our Schools. (THE SUPREME COURT SAYS NO) 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. (WHAT IF GOD DOESN’T SPEAK ENGLISH, WILL YOU STILL TAKE HIM IN? AND THEY TOTALLY HAVE A GOD-FRIENDLY CULTURE IN IRAN, MAYBE YOU YOURSELF SHOULD CONSIDER A MOVE)

If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam (BECAUSE LOVING FICTIONAL CHARACTERS IS WHAT MADE THIS COUNTRY GREAT), 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 (YEAH! OH WAIT – THE ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION DIDN’T GIVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND HAD SLAVERY LEGAL – ISN’T CHANGE SOMETIMES OKAY?), 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. (WHO IS “WE”? I DON’T REMEMEBER ASKING YOUR PERMISSION ANYWAY), 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! Your CHOICE!

AMEN (HEY THIS A HEBREW WORD, NOT ENGLISH)

I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) (WHAT IF OUR ENEMIES DON’T READ ENGLISH, HOW WILL THEY UNDERSTAND IT?) it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets all try, please.