This was sent to me in an email...I felt it was worth passing on.

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 comprised 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, 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 to take advantage of one
other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

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