A differing Opinion

The stuff that causes wars

This is a response to an E-mail I received, Here is the E-mail.....

This does say it all


After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion
and let a muslim woman have her picture on her driver's licence
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 Tampa newspaper. He did quite a job;

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'm 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 composed 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 multi cultural 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 ammendment 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 freedom,

THE RIGHT TO LEAVE

Please pass this along if you agree.



This is my reply.....

I think this is the stuff that causes wars and it stems from the way
we've been conditioned to think ever since we were born.
I don't think that this country is so great that we have the right
to be so arrogant as to think that we can make all the wrong in the world cease
by forcing all people to conform to our ways. By not recognizing that we all
have the same right to exercise our freedom, no matter where we come from,
we actually hinder the progress of good, and by doing so we advance the motives of evil. In any relationship, co-existence requires acceptance of differences, and toleration. When and if we are willing to accept our differences
without thinking we have to resort to violence, whether it be in the name of
God, our countries, ourselves, or whatever else, Then we may be able to get
along without worrying about who's beliefs are true , who's God is real,
who's country is the greatest, and who deserves to live, and who deserves to die
by our hands.