> >After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a >Muslim woman have her picture on her drivers license with her face >covered, >I believe this is even more appropriate. Read on, please! >This is an Editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa >Newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? > >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 comprised 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, 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 ONLY after you become a citizen. 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. > >Please pass this along if you agree
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