West Coast Connection Forum
Lifestyle => Train of Thought => Topic started by: That_Cracka_J on July 09, 2002, 02:29:04 PM
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Subject: Tampa Newspaper
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
TampaNewspaper.
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. 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 freedoms, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
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I heard somethin similar on the radio. Some dude was screaming about how foreigners are taking over and stuff. Iwas even talking to a guy who speaks spanish but he is fed up with people from mexico that come over here and speak spanish the rest of their lives.
Well its true. If you go to any other language your gonna have to learn to speak that nations language, but America caters to them instead.
And because of so many immigrants, factory jobs no longer get high pay because they take all the jobs for less. I remember my grandpa used to make a killing in his factory job.
Now dont get me wrong, every one deserves a chance to come to the US if they want, if not I wouldn't be here since my father was an immigrant. Something has to be done.
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shits the same here :'(
they be coming and exploiting our system.
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That's right Americans, speak ENGLISH
Muhaha
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Same debate is happening here, but i grew up in an Irish/Carribean area, where cats fly the tri colour and speak patois, so i dont care when foreigners dont adapt to the British way, im used to it.
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That's right Americans, speak ENGLISH
Muhaha
haha
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We didn't adapt to the Indians when we came over here and stole their land so why the fuck should anyone have to adapt to "the American way of life"?
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americans have their own culture? LMAO bullshit
america has took lil parts of every culture in the world and mixed it together, america is like a fuckin puffy album, or like bizzy bone calls it, a melting pot
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americans have their own culture? LMAO bullshit
america has took lil parts of every culture in the world and mixed it together, america is like a fuckin puffy album, or like bizzy bone calls it, a melting pot
i dont think bizzy came up wit tha expression melting pot
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i dont think bizzy came up wit tha expression melting pot
whatever, i heard it from him, so he came up with it in my world
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whatever, i heard it from him, so he came up with it in my world
LMAO!! he's right
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We didn't adapt to the Indians when we came over here and stole their land so why the fuck should anyone have to adapt to "the American way of life"?
Exactly. My grandma is from the Piuche tribe in San Bernardino. We are Natives and my mom's side Mexicans. Anyways, my grandma's tribe now only is two people left, not counting her. Some people just came across the ocean and wiped us out. I mean the whole extention of a whole nation of people. I should not have to adopt to the "White American" why of life, if we go by home dudes logic, we in "America" Should speak the native American language. Since the Cherioke language is the only Native language that's written, lets learn that.
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This is what i love about Toronto,
such a mul;ticultural society,
I can walk downtown with a turban and afghan clothes, and no one aint sayin shit
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As long as you ain't wearing red or blue in the wrong place in the L.A. area, your cool here too. Carson, California is the most diverse city in the United States, and it's cool all over Southern Cali. Though 9-11 did shake things up a bit.
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This is what i love about Toronto,
such a mul;ticultural society,
I can walk downtown with a turban and afghan clothes, and no one aint sayin shit
an u can do it in NY 2, whats your point
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New York for the most part is liberal
But the rest of ya country?
Hell Naw, alot of Americans are very close minded
This is from my personal dealings with them
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New York for the most part is liberal
But the rest of ya country?
Hell Naw, alot of Americans are very close minded
This is from my personal dealings with them
yea most likely in all white areas or extremely rural farm type areas an donw south. an you cananda has places like american where there discriminate against you for your race or religion
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New York for the most part is liberal
But the rest of ya country?
Hell Naw, alot of Americans are very close minded
This is from my personal dealings with them
I agree with what Tom just said. Also much of Southern Cali is very liberal. Remember, George Bush lost this state by the worst percentage than any other state, and we are the biggest state also. There are still parts though, like the desert, the Central Valley, and Doggy's house... LOL... j/k