Can I say Merry Christmas without upsetting you?
Scott Sikorski forwarded me this - and I agree wholeheartedly. As an immigrant myself who taught himself English in his teens by reading English books (belive me it was hard!) and watching American Black and White movies late at night and worked very hard to adapt to this great country when I finally came here - I dont know why so many other immigrants have decided to keep their minds still in their native countries. Hey, if it was so good back there then why you are here?
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 we 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 to
take advantage of one other Great American Freedom.......THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.