[GeoStL] Re: NCR--Statement well said!
- From: "Jim Bensman" <jbensman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 18:37:27 -0500
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We adopted this motto because Christian men and
> women, on Christian principles, founded this nation and this is clearly
> documented throughout our history.
Some of these principles were slavery, murdering and slaughtering the
natives to steal their land, and only letting white males vote. When the
founding fathers said "all Men are created equal," they did mean only Men
and they only meant white men. This is not what I was taught being a
Christian was about.
TRY GOING TO
> ANOTHER COUNTRY AND SPEAK AGAINST WHAT YOU DON'T LIKE. YOU WILL MORE THAN
> LIKELY END UP JAILED OR EVEN KILLED.
The same thing happens here. For example, look what happened to Martin
Luther King.
From a cacher who's relatives fought and died in the Revolutionary War, the
Civil War, and both World Wars.
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> [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bernie
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2003 8:51 AM
> To: Geocaching
> Subject: [GeoStL] NCR--Statement well said!
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> I think everyone on this planet needs to read this. This was sent
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> old former nun. The thoughts are pure and we all understand the point....
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> GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
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> There are a few things that those who have recently come to our
> country, and
> apparently some native Americans, need to understand.
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> 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.
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> 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...
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> We speak English, not Spanish, ArabicChinese, Japanese, Russian, or any
> other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our
> society - learn
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> 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. 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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:
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> THE RIGHT TO LEAVE!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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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