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thebaghwan Donating Member (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 01:11 AM
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How should I reply to this right wing bigoted e-mail?
I think one of my customers added me to her distribution list and every now and then I get right wing messages from her. After this B.S. email I do intend to reply and would welcome some suggestions from my fellow DUers. Below starts her message.

we have all seen this before but doesnt hurt to see it again.......... if
you get it more than once, please forgive

D

>> This is one of the chain letters agree with..............
>>
>> Story in the Tampa Paper
>>
>> Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice??????
>> Think about it . . .
>>
>> All I have to say is, when will they do something about
>> MY RIGHTS? I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't
>> celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry
>> Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas
vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday? We've gone
so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
>>
>> This says it all!
>>
>> This is an editorial written by an
>> American citizen, published in a
>> Tampa newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please!
>>
>> IMMIGRANTS,
>> NOT AMERICANS,
>> MUST ADAPT.
>> I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we
>> are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist
attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled 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. Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there
are a few things that those who have recently come to
our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of America being a multicultural 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 has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.
>>
We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part
of our society, learn the language!
>>
"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it
on the walls of our schools. 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.
>>
If 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. 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.

This is OUR COUNTRY,our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion 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.
>>
>> If you agree -- pass this along;
>> if you don't agree -- delete it!
>>
>> AMEN
>>
>> I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends
>> (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later
>> get back to the complainers, lets all try,
>> please
>>
>>
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POed_Ex_Repub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 01:14 AM
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1. Hmm... I guess if the email is correct
We need to give the country back to the native americans and quickly learn their langagues and religious holidays (since most of us are descendants of the very people he's complaining about)
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drfemoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 01:16 AM
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2. and this has exactly
what to do with the Democratic primaries?
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thebaghwan Donating Member (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 01:19 AM
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4. Sorry, I clicked on the wrong link-will see if I can get it moved
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NV1962 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 01:18 AM
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3. About as cheap as a 3rd hand Coulter imitation! n/t
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auburnblu Donating Member (536 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 03:41 AM
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5. He should move to France
Isn't their big mantra, all immigrants are expected to assimilate?
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SheilaT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-05-04 11:13 AM
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6. Once again, Snopes to the rescue.
(Any time you get garbage like this you should visit www.snopes.com because they've probably already dealt with it.)

This should take you directly to the page that deals with a version of this: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/american.htm

Just tell your correspondent that you don't appreciate such junk mail and in fact do a reply all, if this came to you as part of a mass mailing. I've done it any number of times, and believe me, no one who knows me dares send me crap like this.
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