Thursday, November 23, 2006

Let the Immigrants adapt!

Everyone knows that our country is made up of immigrants. My Grandfather was himself an immigrant from Norway. But he had learned to speak English before he got here and he made it his business to become fluent in the English Language.

He understood that while he loved the country of his birth, Norway, he was in a new country now. He never even thought of flying the Norweigan Flag instead of the American flag. It never occurred to him to expect people to learn Norweigan to make him more comfortable. He came to America because of the opportunities that were available to every entreprenuer who was willing to work hard. He was anxious to learn the culture and the customs of this new land of opportunity. Consequently, when the stock market crashed in the late 30s, he was among the very few who had money. He was a wise American. He worked hard and he saved and prepared.

As Americans, most all of us decendants from immigrants, we have our own society and our own lifestyle. In our country, the language is English. In the privacy of their own homes some may speak in the languageof their old country, but every person with an ounce of intelligence knows that if you want to succeed in this country you must quickly learn the language and learn it well.

This country has had many stuggles and difficulties but millions of men and women have fought bravely to make sure we have the freedom to use our country's motto, "In God we Trust!" This is nothing that the Ultra Right Wing wackos dreamed up and shoved down our throats. No, it was a motto chosen by our founders and it is clearly documented as such.

If you don't wish to be in a country such as this where the majority of people do believe in God and trust in God and worship God, then you are certainly free to move to another country where God is barely given a thought. There are plenty of those. And there is nothing preventing you from leaving. You are free to leave. And I for one say, "the sooner the better".

No comments: