(I Used to be) Proud to be an American....

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lostncountry	9/10/2010 11:43:54 AM sometimes i think there are 2 countrys here and that my bible isnt the same as other peoples cause in my counry people moved here to get away from religeous fighting and we all can be free to worship who and where we want and we respect other religions even if we dont agree with them and in my bible even when jesus was being crucified i dont rember it saying he said to hate the people who did it to him
deepthinker_76	9/10/2010 11:44:55 AM We are all foreigners to this land and the people who came to America, came here to escape religious persecution in order to worship as they felt they should. and the constitution first amendment gives those of ALL religions the right to worship as they see fit. yeah the guy can burn the quran if he so chooses, but that only takes away from his own religion of christianity that claims to honor tolerance for others. if you want to be ashamed of america...be ashamed of the injustices of those who have suffered on this land by the hands of so-called americans. Be ashamed of those who killed hundreds of thousand of natives in order to steal their land. be ashamed of the degradation of blacks during slavery to build a country they had no rights in. be ashamed that our country sent help for tsunami victims overseas within 24 hours but took nearly a week to get aide to people along the gulf who lived in hurricane ravaged areas. be ashamed that we perscute those for crossing the southern border, but encourage those who cross our northern borders. be ashamed of yourself for not having the decency to have a bit of empathy and understanding for those different then yourself.
shoohornoplenty	9/10/2010 11:49:04 AM Define: they. Muslims are Americans too. Muslim Americans were murdered on 9-11. Muslim Americans died trying to save their fellow Americans on 9-11. You should never have pride in things that you don't earn. Most of us are American by birth. Our citizenship was given to us, much like our race. I'm not proud to be an American, because it was given to me. I'm not proud to be a white male, because it was given to me. I'm only proud of the things that I earn. I'm proud that I'm an Eagle Scout, because I earned it. I'm proud of my degree, because I earned it. I am, however, glad that I'm an American. There are other places in the world that I wouldn't mind living, but there are many more places that I'm glad I wasn't born in. I do have a lot of respect for this country. Because I give a shit, let me throw a quote at you. I'm not going to cite my source, because you should know where it comes from. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Here is another quote that you should look at: As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion,—as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen,—and as the said States never entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries. Burning books is silly. As an atheist, I don't go around burning Holy Books; I read them, and study them. Knowledge is a good thing that more people should embrace. Right wing hate propaganda is disgusting.
catsmam76	9/10/2010 11:53:20 AM Well I don't agree with this grandstanding tactic of burning a symbol.This act will achieve nothing useful and lowers the participants to the same lavel as those who strike out at this great country of ours.I AM STILL PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN despite such silliness.The man is free to burn as he pleases BECAUSE he lives in the USA and I am free to say my piece as I just have.What would the Catholics do if someone wanted to burn A bible,just one and indeed what point would the act prove.
deepthinker_76	9/10/2010 11:54:35 AM "Burning books is silly. As an atheist, I don't go around burning Holy Books; I read them, and study them. Knowledge is a good thing that more people should embrace. " So true shoo
catsmam76	9/10/2010 12:00:38 PM Yes I agree,burning books is VERY silly...
jandkray2	9/10/2010 12:11:11 PM You go, lost & cats!!!
brock_1946	9/10/2010 12:15:06 PM Im NOT sorry Im an AMERICAN, and I have a VOICE and I have an OPINION and Im on many different blog sites including a LOCAL NEWSPAPER. I was in Vietnam in 1967, and I make NO APOLOGIES for my VIEWS of HOW our SOCIETY has gone IN THE TOILET the last 50 YEARS! We need to get the FIRE IN OUR GUTS BACK and stand up silly stuff like MOM, APPLE PIE and the AMERICAN FLAG, and ALL those who have died since 1776 to give us our FREEDOMS. And dmaned if I will back away from what has made AMERICA GREAT!
thehardworker	9/10/2010 12:29:16 PM People have died for the words in the bible and people have died for the words in the quran. Just because the quran doesn't hold any value to you doesn't make it worthless. You can't disrespect an entire religion because of a few who take there faith to the extreme... I would not hold it against whatever church you claim because of your extreme faith. People who believe the quran should be burned are child minded. That action is the equivalant of "ha, gotcha back". That attitude will start a viscious circle that no one will win.
im_felineitty	9/10/2010 12:32:15 PM Thank you for your comments... I understand what you're saying,really... yes, we are ALL foreigners here from one point or another... but MY beef is, that some of these people--any foreigner--come here to our country, receive SO MUCH, do not even attempt to learn our language,(for english, press 1)HELLO PEOPLE!!! Then because it offends soemones' beliefs, so all these things that we as Americans practice, are taken away???? Prayer? The Pledge of Allegiance? etc.. When in America---BE american and practice YOUR religion in the privacy of YOUR home and stop infringing upon us citizens YOUR complaints or Go back to where you came from!! We could NOT go to any other country and try to pull this stuff on them!! Are you kidding???? I'm am just appauled at what's been taken away and why. I'm not really ashamed... I'm just sad at what's happened to our country... Yes ,we need more of Mom, Apple Pie, THE AMERICAN FLAG, moralities and TRUTH....Amen... I'm sorry if I've offended any of you, was not my intent really, but damn...it's the way I feel....
deepthinker_76	9/10/2010 12:43:14 PM im_felineitty, I was born in this country and I'm an Atheist. But I don't complain that our money has in god we trust on it and I don't tell christians take that off our money go and practice your religion in your own home. The consitution of this country wasn't even written by all christians, it was also written by theists and universalist(study of all religions). people of different faiths formed the consitution, people of different faiths have graced this land for centuries, people with different languages have always been on this land. we don't have a national language or religion in this country so how can you complain about what others do that don't suit your idea of what america means. The united States of america has and will always be a melting pot of different races, creeds, colors, nationalities, and cultures. if you don't don't understand that...you don't know what to be an american really means.
dancer70	9/10/2010 12:45:35 PM Hi Felinietty: I can see how angry you are. Maybe you forgot that this country is made up of immigrants. Many who came through Ellis Island to seek a better life for themselves and their families. There were all races and religions who came here. No other country is so diverse. Each faith brought with them their beliefs and their holy books. I, for one, think its so interesting and informative to learn about other people. As deepthinker says, knowledge is a good thing. There are two factions of Muslims. The moderates and the extremists. It's the extremist we have to worry about. We have freedom of religion in this country and so they have every right to build the mosque but I disagree in that particular site. We have every right to build churches, synogogues, etc. where we want to. That pastor is definitely a fruitcake and needs close scrutinizing.
im_felineitty	9/10/2010 12:46:17 PM Hard worker.... I don't believe that burning the Quaran is the answer at all!!!! That was notthe point of my anger!!! I have tried all kinds of religions, and respect them, some to a point... I am pissed off at what this country has allowed in the name of "rights".... Too many "rights" have been exploited in the name of Law.... Perhaps the Consititution should be re-written (Oh man I'm gonna get it now! Oh well) because it has screwed up our whole system!!! Rights for this one rights for that one---ALL EXCEPT FOR US! We've been pushed aside and was told to like it! How come so many foreigners that I'VE SEEN, drive nice new cars! Are living in decent housing! Have jobs even though they can hardly speak a lick of English??? THAT"S what pisses me off!!! WE are the minority, and I'm not talking about the color of my skin... I'm talking about the decline of our country since I'VE been aware from the '70's to now... LOOK at us! We're hated by other countries! and yet we keep on letting them come in and take over.... that's all, my blood pressure is going up and for what??? Who cares....
brock_1946	9/10/2010 12:50:16 PM Y A W N
pretty_moonpa	9/10/2010 1:12:21 PM ALWAYS know your enemy from the inside out....the way to do that is to read what they write and what they adhere to, not to burn it.....listen and learn...be vigilent and alert,,,,this pastor from Fl cant even say the word Muslim correctly....he doesnt get a lot of points from me....the people that would act hastily are as much or enemy as the people they would hate.....JMHO
thehardworker	9/10/2010 1:22:56 PM There's no we, no us, no me or you. Your angry at another american and the rights they have. Its funny cause its the same rights that every american has and the same rights that every american is protected by. As far as having a better job and driving nicer cars goes. It means, that american has made better decisions or had better luck than other americans.
easycome1	9/10/2010 1:49:13 PM All I can say is AMEN SISTER
2ginger2	9/10/2010 3:01:23 PM VOTE NOVEMBER 2nd As if your Life depends on it! IT DOES! In case there is any doubt as to where I stand. I am passing this on to make my position clear! "We the people are coming in November!!!" 68% will send this on... Should be a 100% I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I was asked to send this on if I agree, or delete if I don't It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God. Therefore I have a very hard time understanding why there is such a problem in having 'In God! We Trust' on our money and having 'God' in the Pledge of Allegiance. I believe it's time we stand up for what we believe! If you agree, pass this on. PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING, EVEN IF YOU HAVE PASSED IT ON BEFORE!! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Lord knows, we need it now! VOTE NOVEMBER 2nd As if your Life depends on it! IT DOES!
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im_felineitty	9/10/2010 3:17:53 PM UH UH hardworker.... Yes, there ARE exceptions...And they're intelligent hardworking people contributing to society!!!I'm NOT talking about them... I'm talking about the other obvious ones who DON'T have a cushy job which does NOT explain why they and theirs are driving new and expensive cars---who can't even speak English! Have you not seen them? Deepthinker---you're not getting what I'm saying though you think you do... that's ok... I just want to know why we've been denied morally sound beliefs and customs, that we as American citizens have been accustomed to BEFORE this recent onslaught of people grazing on US soil!!! Dancer, I know all about immigration as my grandmother came over from Russia on a boat when she was 16.. My grandfather's family was from England. My maternal side is from Nova Scotia... I am disputing what has happened to our society in the name of "rights" just to suit other's beliefs...Again, we would NOT be able to do this in other countries, and that's why they're here????? Please..... Look what's happened, nevermind, I agree with you Easycome....Amen Sister...
jamesbrown40	9/10/2010 3:29:14 PM i am still an a amercian no matter what
im_felineitty	9/10/2010 4:01:01 PM Thank you 2Ginger2 for your postings... yes, I'm disillusioned as I stated, BUT, I am PROUD of our men, our troops and what THEY are fighting for... thank you... I know you understand what I'm saying... I just want to feel those goosebumps when and if we get to stand, face the American Flag, and in unison, recite the Plegde of Allegiance... Or sing America the Beautiful.... We need morality and structure where there is none anymore---in the name of rights.... Brock.... the bottle in the background explains YOUR take on the subject...
cootneedslove	9/10/2010 4:10:38 PM I LOVE AMERICA AND SOME PEOPLE NEED TO OPEN UP THERE EYES...
im_felineitty	9/10/2010 4:22:47 PM
deepthinker_76	9/10/2010 4:32:00 PM im_felineitty, I know exactly where you're coming from...I just don't agree with it.
dancer70	9/10/2010 6:53:22 PM Feline: I really don't understand what you are trying to say such as; How is it that we are denied our beliefs and customs? Why do you think we have succumb to other faiths? This onslaught of people grazing our soil? What has happened to our society in that it has changed because of other beliefs? I don't know if you have ever lived in any other country but the privileges we have here out weigh any negativity you mentioned. I am proud and honored to be an American Citizen and proud that my late husband served in Vietnam.
im_felineitty	9/10/2010 7:19:23 PM If you don't understand what I'm saying, then please nevermind... We the people have been suppressed throught the years though (too) many of you don't even have a clue... Pity... There's something coming/happening and I for one at least will NOT be surprised and held off guard, helpless maybe, but my eyes will be wide open.... that's all folks....for I can see that the ones who continue to question my meaning, indeed wear blinders and follow blindly like Sheepeople, or Sheeple whichever you prefer...
bluecougareyes	9/10/2010 10:52:57 PM QUOTE: "our troops and what THEY are fighting for... thank you..." 1) Afghanistan: Their fighting to clean out bad guys. So a big oil corporation can build and keep an oil pipe line operating and flowing to the sea, with out muslam terrorist blowing it up and disrupting the flow of profits. Allowing more oil to flow to the world. Remember wars are created for profits and population reduction. $C$R$E$A$T$E$D$ !!! 2) To infuse the influence of Democratic thinking, with a instalation of a 'Western Republic Government' that has an Arab twist. One good thing if possible would be to: Tame the Arab nations to understand what a joy it is to go SHOPPING ! and what MONEY is to be used for and healthy Capitalism and to work make a living and prosper ( get them to lay down there guns for money) At the same time: if one could get those 100 of Thousands of unemployed Arabs men to drop there guns get them off the streets and working in industrial factories, get their matchoo asses doing something productive for for a change and for them selves and the world, and they would get money for doing it too ! Wow ! What a new Concept ! Allegiance to JehadiZm in exchange for Allegiance for MoneZ ! Some one or corporation could invest in that IDEA and make a fortune in profits !.......... Just saying ! ........