Hope all is well with you and your ever-growing family!
Now, about this little debate:
John Adams, our second President, said it even more plainly: “Our Constitution was only made for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Any questions?
BTW, the more times this article is posted, Luis, the better. This is a must read article.
The one saving grace that Van & I have is the fact that we will teach apprx. 300-400 college students each semester about the U.S. Constitution and individual self government - we will be sure to include your quote in the FALL 2002 semester.
take care and our best to Dixie Sass...KMJ & Family
Should we get Jim's opinion?
This is the fifth posting (that I could find in under ten seconds) of a mass-distributed e-mail that's been floating around the net for months now.
Important? I find it patriotic, but a bit misguided.
Immigrants "must" adapt? What exactly does that mean anyway? Immigrants must obey the laws, must be willing to defend the country when needed, and must renounce allegiance to any other country.
Past that point, Legal immigrants have very few other obligations, certainly, there are no obligations above and beyond those of a native-born citizen.
One last thing, doesn't the last paragraph strike you as being a bit odd?
"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."
The writer details the right of every American to free speech, then tells the newest Americans that should they have the temerity to exercise that very same Freedom of Speech, they are no longer welcomed here.
A bit of hypocrisy, wouldn't you say?
"We believe in free speech, just not for you."