[jjm2111]

Pretty much. I'm such a mutt it's crazy. My heritage is pretty global. I'm just an American. Even if some Arab moves to America tomorrow, but believe in the things America is supposed to stand for, he's an American.

[NoamChimpsky]

"Mutt"...

So is Tiger Woods. I don't hear most golf lovers complaining, because he's first and foremost American, right down to his Nikes.

[rogerthedodger]

Unfortunately, more and more, people don't want to make themselves into Americans, but make their little corner of America into a copy of the place they left.

Certain groups amalgamated easily into the culture prevailing in America at the time of its founding. It will be harder for others.