Immigrants Must Adapt

Tampa Newspaper | unknown | unknown

[JoeBob]

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 drivers license 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; didn't he?

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.

Please pass this along if you agree.

[swarthyguy]

I agree with you but i think this woman was an American convert!

[pabianice]

>>After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her drivers license with her face covered,

Way to go! With positive IDs like that, I feel MUCH safer!

[iopscusa]

So what? The picture is made for a purpose, if she wants to be covered then she will not get the requested document. We live by the rules and immigrants should too.

[swarthyguy]

Oh i agree, the point of a photo is visual id. Her stance and Florida's agreement negates that entire purpose.
My point was that she is not a Muslim immigrant, but a US born citizen.

[3AngelaD]

Okay, my religion insists that I wear a Halloween mask in public at all times. And colored contact lenses. And 18-inch stilts. It's my religion and I'm stickin' to it. Can I get a drivers' license in Florida?

[ibbryn]

Why don't you try claiming that your religion prevents you from taking "the mark of the beast" and that your church feels this is the Social Security Number.

See how far you get before you are dead or in jail.

[upchuck]

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Bump!!