The Smith Family agrees whether we are in Florida or NH. God Bless
America!
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From: "C Schuring" <cks406(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <CALL-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 9:10 PM
Subject: Re:
>Dottie Call wrote:
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>>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
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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
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about
>>the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.
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>>I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who
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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 tha! t 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
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Americans......
>>we have our own culture, our
>>own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has
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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,
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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,
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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
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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.......
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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.......
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>>THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
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>>It is Time for America to Speak up
>>If you agree -- pass this along;
>>if you don't agree -- delete it!
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>>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,
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>I agree....100%.....
>Happy New Year
>Cousin Carolyn
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thanks for agreeing.....some of the people are coming with their hands
out......I don't mind helping......but they need to help themselves
.....just like my grandparents did ....when they came over.....around
1905.....
Happy New Year...
Cousin Carolyn