[GeoStL] NCR--Statement well said!
- From: "Bernie" <happykraut@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Geocaching" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 08:50:44 -0500
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I think everyone on this planet needs to read this. This was sent by a 78 yr
old former nun. The thoughts are pure and we all understand the point....
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
There are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and
apparently some native Americans, need to understand.
First of all, it is not our responsibility to continually try not to offend
you in any way. 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, called the "American Way" has been developed over centuries of
struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have
sought freedom. Our forefathers fought, bled, and died at places such as
Bunker Hill, Antietam, San Juan, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Korea, Vietnam...
We speak English, not Spanish, ArabicChinese, Japanese, Russian, or any
other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society - learn
our language!"
In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some off-the-wall,
Christian, Right Wing, political slogan - it is our national motto. It is
engraved in stone in the House of Representatives in our Capitol and it is
printed on our currency. We adopted this motto because Christian men and
women, on Christian principles, founded this nation and this is clearly
documented throughout our history. If it is appropriate for our motto to be
inscribed in the halls of our highest level of Government, then it is
certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.
God is in our pledge, our National Anthem, nearly every patriotic song, and
in our founding documents. We honor His birth, death, and resurrection as
holidays, and we turn to Him in
prayer in times of crisis. 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 and we are proud to have Him.
We are proud of our heritage and those who have so honorably defended our
freedoms. We celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and
Flag Day. We have parades, picnics, and
barbecues where we proudly wave our flag.
As an American, I have the right to wave my flag, sing my national anthem,
quote my national motto, and cite my pledge whenever and wherever I choose.
If the 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.
The American culture is our way of life, our heritage, and we are proud of
it. 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. Like it or not,
this is our country, our land, and our lifestyle.
Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion
about our government, culture, or society, 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!
Another thing: To those who do complain about the usage of words like 'God'
and 'American' and speaking the language of our great nation, TRY GOING TO
ANOTHER COUNTRY AND SPEAK AGAINST WHAT YOU DON'T LIKE. YOU WILL MORE THAN
LIKELY END UP JAILED OR EVEN KILLED.
In America, you take your right to complain for granted. The more patriotism
that is removed from where our children are taught, the less our children
will learn about what it is to be an American and our nation's spirit will
slowly be taken away.
If you agree, pass this onto other Americans!!
It is time to take a stand!!
God Bless America and our Military and
Veterans!!!
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