God bless.. you?
semi-political/racial/bullshit diatribe...
The email:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2003, xxxxx, Tracy wrote:
>
> Subject: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
>
>
> YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
>
>
> After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion not to
> 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
>
> If we all keep passing this to our friends it will also get back to
> the complainers, and help inspire others to preserve our society as we
> know it, lets all try, please.
>
> GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
>
>
My response (cc'd back to everyone on her original list):
Good work on perpetuating hatred and misunderstanding of what our country
was founded upon. We *ARE* a country built upon a mix of everyone else in
the world. Yes, our *primary* language is english, but it is not the only.
Caucasian is a minority skin color in our melting pot known as the USA.
God bless nothing. Again, a country created out of the desire for
religious freedom, a country free of religious persecution. A country where
we can believe or not believe, and it changes nothing but what we do on a
Sunday or Saturday or any other day of the week.
please quit perpetuating this filth.
Her response, also back to everyone on the list:
OK that was uncalled for. This had nothing to do with skin color. I agree
that we live in a country where we have freedom of choice. But, I do not
agree that we should destroy everything this country was founded on. I am
sorry but I do not feel that anything that I forwarded was filth. I agreed
with it so I passed it on and I would do it again. I respect your views as
your opinions. That's what makes this country great is that we are allowed
to have our own opinions.
The email:
On Tue, 25 Nov 2003, xxxxx, Tracy wrote:
>
> Subject: YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
>
>
> YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
>
>
> After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion not to
> 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
>
> If we all keep passing this to our friends it will also get back to
> the complainers, and help inspire others to preserve our society as we
> know it, lets all try, please.
>
> GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
>
>
My response (cc'd back to everyone on her original list):
Good work on perpetuating hatred and misunderstanding of what our country
was founded upon. We *ARE* a country built upon a mix of everyone else in
the world. Yes, our *primary* language is english, but it is not the only.
Caucasian is a minority skin color in our melting pot known as the USA.
God bless nothing. Again, a country created out of the desire for
religious freedom, a country free of religious persecution. A country where
we can believe or not believe, and it changes nothing but what we do on a
Sunday or Saturday or any other day of the week.
please quit perpetuating this filth.
Her response, also back to everyone on the list:
OK that was uncalled for. This had nothing to do with skin color. I agree
that we live in a country where we have freedom of choice. But, I do not
agree that we should destroy everything this country was founded on. I am
sorry but I do not feel that anything that I forwarded was filth. I agreed
with it so I passed it on and I would do it again. I respect your views as
your opinions. That's what makes this country great is that we are allowed
to have our own opinions.