This is from my daughter. I think it really describes how many feel. Aleta, IBSSG, Charter Member Bo-Peep Award Ogden, Utah, USA "God sent his Singers upon the Earth, With songs of Gladness and Mirth. That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them to Heaven again." --Longfellow In a message dated 8/22/02 7:42:08 AM Mountain Daylight Time, JonesLeeA writes: > SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT! Hip Hip Hooray!! Finally, someone has said what > I think has been on every American's mind! This is an editorial written by > an American citizen, published in a local newspaper. > > "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT!!" I am tired of this nation > worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture, > here in the USA. 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 multi -cultural 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! ENGLISH. "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, of 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 and > always will be part of our culture. > > If the 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. Remember, "Delta is > ready when you are and they can have you there by nightfall". > > 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. >

I think it really describes how many feel.>>>>>>>.......HEAR! HEAR!.....and it applies to Australia as well.....I personally am fed up with these minorities trying to tell us that WE have to accept etc....sorry people....it is purely a case of "When in Rome......" They came here for a better life, then get on with it, and stop trying to change our ways to theirs!! Peg R NSW Australia [email protected] It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything. Checked by Norton's AV