I've received this before but not in this format. It's really good. Just click on the link and you'll see what I mean. If you have never seen it before....you're in for a real treat.
Hugs,
~Pamela~

http://www.webspirations.net/memorial2/index.htm

I know I haven't been around the nest in awhile and I should be ...I need to do better...

Anyway I didn't have everyone's email but I thought in light of the event at Ground Zero today that this is good "food for thought" I got this in my email just yesterday and thought some of you would appreciate it.... Hope I have not offended any of you...



Subject: Fw: This says 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.





emmy

You've got that right Emmy!!! - I'm so tired of having to push #1 to hear a message in ENGLISH and I'm an ENGLISH SPEAKING AMERICAN IN AMERICA??????!!!!!! That really drives me nuts. While my Father was in the service, we traveled extensively and I can tell you now that my Mother, my brother and I had to learn whatever language is was in whatever foreign country we went to BEFORE we moved or else we learned quickly when we got there. Your message really hit home for me ...... this is a very sore subject to myself AND my Mother and Father....I can't speak for my brother...I don't know how he feels about it but I know many, many other "Americans" feel the same way. Thanks for the wonderful post. I know I'll print it out and frame it.
Hugs,