[PLUG-TALK] Re: [PLUG] Sounds good to me ;)
J Henshaw
jeff at jhenshaw.com
Mon Jun 17 17:33:15 UTC 2002
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Johnson" <russj at dimstar.net>
To: <plug-talk at lists.pdxlinux.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 12:18 AM
Subject: RE: [PLUG-TALK] Re: [PLUG] Sounds good to me ;)
> At 03:53 PM 6/17/2002 -0700, you wrote:
> >I would encourage people to
> >immigrate here from other countries as long as they do it legally and
expect
> >to learn our culture. I think it is ridiculous when people expect us to
> >change our culture to accommodate theirs.
>
>
> At the same time, this country is a country of immigrants. We all have
> parts of our culture that stem from other parts of the world. I guarantee
> you that Christmas didn't start on this continent. Having a celebration
for
> Cinco de Mayo is a neat thing. It expands our world view. Shows us that
> we're not the only one's that had to fight off the old world oppressors.
At
> the same time, no one is forcing you to participate. If you don't want to
> celebrate, turn on a blazers game and have a beer at home.
>
> > Part of out culture is that we
> >speak American English. If you want to drive on our roads or vote, you
> >should have enough respect for us to learn our language.
>
> Driving does not require English. When cars were invented, less than 50%
of
> the US population was literate. That's why we have signs with different
> shapes and colors. That's why part of the driving test is a color
blindness
> test.
>
> >Would go move to Germany and expect all the Germans to speak English to
you
> >and prepare the type of food you are used to?
>
> You would be astounded at the number of people who do just that. My point
> is, everyone needs to be a little more forgiving, and meet in the middle.
> Take someone who doesn't know any English, and yell at them, "I'm not
> letting you in until you know what I am saying." When do you think they
> will understand you?
>
>
> Russ Johnson
Again, they are coming here for one reason: It's still better here.
Why is it better?
This country used to stand tall and proud for JUSTICE.
Even the obfuscated legacy 200+ years later is superior to their own corrupt
system.
Or perhaps they just love free McDonald's hamburgers.
jH
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