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You do realize that it was illegal to observe Christmas in the colonies,
don't you?

America has always been a multi-cultural country, with many languages
spoken, but English still is the official language. To become a citizen,
you have to show a rudimentary understanding of English, including
answering some questions that many native-borne Americans don't know the
answers to. But there have always been non-English speaking homes and
communities.

"In God We Trust" didn't appear on coins until 1864.

The flag design has changed numerous times, including at least twice in my
life time as new states entered the Union.

We are a land of change and have not been static. Many of the things taken
for granted now were brought to this country by immigrants. Think of
horses, law, food, clothing, architecture, etc.

And some of us were standing on the shore watching the first European boats
land....

>My wife  forwarded this mailing from a friend of hers.   Thought it would be
>appropriate to send, in light of some of the recent threads....    Enjoy (or
>not, whichever).
>
>Ray
>
>
>
>Will we still  be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue
>to make  the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that 
>came
>to live in America because it is the Country  of Choice??????
>Think about  it . . .
>
>All I have to  say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS? I
>celebrate Christmas, but  because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can
>no longer
>say Merry Christmas.  Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas
>vacation, it's Winter  Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS
>occurs over the Christmas  holiday? We've gone so far the other way, bent 
>over
>backwards to not offend  anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems
>that no one has a problem  with that.
>
>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 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.