BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS
You know that we are in trouble as a Nation when our school age children can tell us more about how other countries achieved their freedom than what took place in our own country.
Folks, the culture war is real, and "we are losing it." I will explain how we are losing this war in today's column. It is considered taboo to be Nationalistic, or to say it another way, to show your love for your country and all that it stands for. However, it is okay for foreigners to come to our country and show their pride by flying the flags of their countries of origin. No one dare say anything to these people, lest they be called racists or xenophobes.
Americans are monitord by the Politically Correct Police, who are always in close proximity to those of us wishing to express our displeasure with regards to what is presently taking place in America.
The further erosion of our culture is taking place this weekend. Mexico is celebrating a holiday known as, "Cinco De Mayo." You have probably heard commercials on your local radio or television stations, lauding "Cinco De Mayo."
The way that I see it, big business is just as guilty for the erosion in our culture as those that come to our shores and fail to assimilate or acculturate. The average American businessman is chasing the almighty dollar. They couldn't care less about Nationalism; or what is taking place with our culture. Many of these business people have staff who are bi-lingual. To the average Latino, they're probably asking, "Why Should I Learn How To Speak English, Or Become Part Of Your Culture?" Hell, we have American businessmen are willing to act like harlots for our "dineros" (GREENBACKS).
Getting back to the subject of "Cinco De Mayo." The Mexican people celebrate this day because it was on May 5, 1862 that the Mexican Army defeated the French Army in the battle of Puebla! Wow!
Every year in Mexico and in "America," Cinco De Mayo is celebrated with festivals, dances and special foods. Music along with sporting events are the main attraction of the day. Mexicans craft pinatas; and individuals wear clothes made of red and green, which happens to be the color "Of The Mexican Flag." You've no doubt seen the Mexican flag during demonstrations "by illegal Aliens, in our country."
As an American, my thinking is this. What the hell does Cinco De Mayo have to do with me? Personally, I couldn't care less about what the Mexican Army did. That is a concern for the Mexican people. See, I tend to get goose bumps over such little things as, Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, South Carolina, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, etc. Silly me! I just happen to love "MY COUNTRY."
No, I have no problem in expressing my love for America. My grandmother's people were here when Columbus arrived. So, my love for America runs in my blood! I have always wondered, if you are so crazy about your own homeland, why are you here? Why not return to the land of your birth? I would understand that. What I am having a hard time inculcating are people who babble in foreign tongues, and show their disdain for America, by flying their country's flag. Yet, you couldn't pay them to leave America. Maybe things aren't so rosy, "South Of The Border."
As an American, it is a slap in my face when illegal aliens come to my country and attempt to shove their national holidays down my throat. And don't give me that, what about St. Patrick's day! The Irish not only speak English, they are part of the social fabric of America. They quickly assimilated into our culture as soon as they passed through Ellis Island. The Italians, Poles, Greeks, Hungarians, Turks, Chinese, Japanese, ad infinitum, did not have bi-lingual programs set up for them. They adopted to our ways, not the other way around. And they couldn't wait to be called, "An American."
You still don't believe that we are losing the culture war? Well, here is something to think about. In good old Minnesota, some Muslim taxi drivers say they will not transport individuals who are in possession of alcohol. I'm not kidding. But wait, It gets even better. Muslim workers employed at Target stores in Minnesota, have said they will not scan pork products. You think that is a kick in the head, wait until I give you the latest dope from where else, Minnesota! Keep in mind, this is the same state that elected a WWF wrestler as its Governor.
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College says it plans to use taxpayers funds to construct a "Muslim" facility for ahem, "RITUAL FOOT-WASHING." I kid you not!
MCTC has this strict policy of not promoting one religion over another religion. Dianna Cusick, the director of legal affairs told reporters that, "the Constitution prevents us from doing this in any form."
I guess Dianna forgot to tell the press that Muslims were excluded from their "Strict Policy." MCTC has more than 500 Muslim students; and the college is bending over backwards to make sure that its Muslim students are happy, no make that "delirious". The college has reportedly "worked closely with Muslim leaders" to make sure the students prayer needs and concerns are quickly addressed.
Muslim prayer is a controversial issue on campus. It is reported that many of the students(Muslims) have used restroom sinks to "wash their feet before prayer." Non-Muslim students have compained; but, their complaints have apparently fallen on deaf ears. To the chargin of one Muslim student, she fell while lifting her foot from a sink. Either she has rather large feet, and the college needs to pony up and buy her a larger sink; or she needs to work on her balance.
Some Muslim leaders have told college President, Phil Davis that under the circumstances, it is not necessary for the Muslim students to wash their feet. Undaunted, Davis declared:
"It's like when someone comes to your home, you want to be hospitable. We have new members of our community coming here;we want to be hospitable"
Okay, I've got it Phil! But, what about the college's Christian students? Well, good old Phil Davis and his legal eagle, Dianna Cusick, sent out a memo three days after Christimas last year. In part, the memo read:
"As we head into the holiday season....all public offices and areas should refrain from displays that may represent to our students, employees or the public, that the college is promoting any particular religion. Departments considering sending out holiday cards, should avoid cards, that appear to promote any particular religious holidays"
Spoken as "True Liberals." These are the same people who say that the racists come from the ranks of the Republican Party, and Neo-cons. Who do they think they are kidding? Certainly not this writer, and people who read my daily column.
The libs like to use the word "Diversity." Another way of putting it is selling your country down the river to people who have zero investment in America.
I'm looking very closely at the GOP Presidential candidates. To be honest, none of them have gotten me excited. We who are conservatives, need a Presidential candidate who is willing to look the American people in the eye, and tell them the unvarnished truth.
That being, I'm going to "Cut Out The Cancer That Has Metastasized In America."
We need a candidate who will give us that 1984 Ronald "The Gipper" Reagan feeling of, "Morning In America."
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