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To: Zhang Fei

Every single one of my ancestors have worn combat boots for the Stars & Stripes since 1776 and fought in every war (except Korea). Dad’s family came here in 1667. The home still stands as a NY State landmark.

My great uncle has a now retired Destroyer named after him.

What has your family done for this country “Zhang”?

Sold Opium in Chinatown NY? /s


32 posted on 11/05/2015 5:05:26 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
Every single one of my ancestors have worn combat boots for the Stars & Stripes since 1776 and fought in every war (except Korea). Dad’s family came here in 1667. The home still stands as a NY State landmark. My great uncle has a now retired Destroyer named after him.

I figured you were the kind to bask in reflected glory. I'd never do anything like that, especially if my accomplishments paled in comparison to theirs. The analogy is to a Rockefeller scion shaking a tin cup at the corner of the World Trade Center, bragging about his ancestors. Their accomplishments are not his and, of course, his failures are not theirs.

33 posted on 11/05/2015 5:46:30 PM PST by Zhang Fei (Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it always.)
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