- Joined
- Jun 17, 2018
- Messages
- 3,148
- Reaction score
- 672
- Location
- NOW Beautiful Pasco County
- Gender
- Male
- Political Leaning
- Conservative
There was a time that diversity was secondary to being an American. Although we came from all over the world, the most important thing was that we all assimilate as Americans. E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one). For this great experiment of a constitutional republic, of the people, for the people, where all men are created equal to succeed, assimilation is imperative. Hence, we called our country the great melting pot. To work toward and defend our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, becoming one was paramount. My family immigrated from Germany, to live the American dream. My Grandfather was so determined and proud to become an American citizen, he would not allow anything but English to be spoken in his home. My great aunt told stories of being at grandpops house. If someone would speak, if it wasn't English, he was shout HEY!! We're AMERICANS! Households all over the country were living that dream, and it was a dream come true for them.
It's only in the 30-40 years that diversity is all the rage. It's all about being a hyphenated American. We are being divided into ethnic groups, tribes if you will. No longer is it about hiring the best American you for the job, or voting for the best candidate. It's about how many ________ Americans do we have. And it's no accident. We are being pitted against each other, to achieve a political agenda. So, I actually checked the "other" box in the poll. In the beginning, coming from diverse backgrounds, we were enriched, by getting the best of each diverse background, joined by a common goal. To protect, and enrich the country we love, we came together as one. Lately though, there's an elite class living off of our differences, and the conflict between us. So right now, it's not benefitting anybody. JMHO
What an uplifting post!!!! God bless your ancestors and the benefit we all enjoy from theirs and people of like minds gracious attitude. I must tell you, when we say Blessing at Thanksgiving, it is for people like them, though we can't know them personally, we are grateful for them.
I still believe America is a melting pot, and all I want is to be in the mix. Thank you for this wonderful reminder!
Regards,
CP