Here is one I feel we all need

to read. Please read it in the context in which it was written. No attempt

is made to put down any group of people but to uplift Americans who are

constantly told these days, "Quit being an American; it's not politically

correct." This was sent to me by my dear friend John Sawyer. The

author is unknown.

"Broken Arrow, Okla. school

officials remove 'God Bless America' signs from schools in fear that someone

might be offended.

"Channel 12 News in Long

Island, New York, orders flags removed from the newsroom and red, white,

and blue ribbons removed from the lapels of reporters.

"Why?

"Management did not want

to appear biased and felt that our nations flag might give the appearance

that 'they lean one way or another.'

"Berkeley, Calif., bans

U.S. flags from being displayed on city fire trucks because they didn't

want to offend anyone in the community.

"In an 'act of tolerance'

the head of the public library at Florida Gulf Coast University ordered

all 'Proud to be an American' signs removed so as to not offend international

students.

"I, for one, am quite

disturbed by these actions of so-called American citizens, and I am tired

of this nation worrying about whether or not we are offending some individual

or their culture.

"Since the terrorist attacks

Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of

Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled in New

York and Washington D.C. 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. In fact, our country's 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

native Americans, need to understand.

"First of all, it is not

our responsibility to continually try not to offend you in any way. This

idea of America being a multi-cultural 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, called the 'American Way,' has been developed over centuries

of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have

sought freedom. Our forefathers fought, bled, and died at places such

as Bunker Hill, Antietam, San Juan, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Korea, Vietnam,

"We speak English, not

Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore,

if you wish to become part of our society, learn our language. 'In God

We Trust' is our national motto. This is not some off-the-wall, Christian,

right-wing, political slogan; it is our national motto. It is engraved

in stone in the House of Representatives in our Capitol and it is printed

on our currency. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women,

on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented

throughout our history. If it is appropriate for our motto to be inscribed

in the halls of our highest level of government, then it is certainly

appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.

"God is in our pledge,

our national anthem, nearly every patriotic song, and in our founding

documents. We honor His birth, death, and resurrection as holidays, and

we turn to Him in prayer in times of crisis. 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 and we are proud to have Him.

"We are proud of our heritage

and those who have so honorably defended our freedoms. We celebrate Independence

Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day. We have parades, picnics,

and barbecues where we proudly wave our flag. As an American, I have the

right to wave my flag, sing my national anthem, quote my national motto,

and cite my pledge whenever and wherever I choose.

"If the 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.

"The American culture

is our way of life, our heritage, and we are proud of it. 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, if it was so superior, go home.

vWe are Americans, like it

or not, this is our country, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment

gives every citizen the right to express his opinion about our government,

culture, or society, 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 take advantage of one other great American freedom, the right to leave.

"It is time to take a

stand!"

Dr. James Brand is an African-American

educator who is one of the "gurus" of multicultural education

in America's public schools. He is careful to insist that public schools

can be AWARE of other's cultures, but public schools constitutionally

are obligated to transmit core American democratic values. A society is

defined by its core values expressed in its laws.

Dr. Knox Herndon is the pastor

of His House Community Church (SBC), on Ga. Highway 85 about a mile south

of the Hwy. 16 intersection in Senoia. Visitors are welcome. Church office

and prayer line number is 770-719-2365. E-mail address is [email protected] .

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