posted 15 June, 2004 09:50 AM
> > This says it all! > > > > After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and >let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face >covered 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! > > 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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posted 15 June, 2004 10:01 AM
...I think the really ironic thing about this whole issue is that this woman is a convert, says she now believes and adheres to all the doctrines and beliefs...
...then why is she driving a car?
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quote:Originally posted by westell: I sure hope "we" show up at the polls in November.
I'm getting scared as these liberals / socialists are picking our country apart piece by piece.
The liberal judges are killing us.
Bingo
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