Is there an echo in Oz or are we just
looking into a mirror?

..... a note in today's email, that will
strike a chord, with many of the silent
majority.

Tampa Bay newspaper

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.

If you agree -- pass this along;
if you don't agree -- delete it!

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,
please .....