Rant for Furriners and Slackers
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Of course the [legal] newcomers are welcome, but 'you peopel' knew this was an English-speaking country when you came here, so learn the language, get a good job, and have a good life', but otherwise SD&****, we ain't reprinting everything in Spanish/Farsi/Arabic/Chinese or any other lingo-du-jour. It is a common language that unites us all and furthers the discourse on freedom and liberty.
Similarly, you also knew that this was a Western, pluralistic, secular culture with a Christian tradition before you came here, and if you want to dress funny and pray to the East, we don't care (actually, we encourage prayer), but you'll be happier in the long run if you figure out how to fit in and get along. It is not our job to 'accomodate' you.
All the whiney, blissninny liberal idiots who think that 'multiculturalism' is some sort or social goal, and think that we should 'celebrate diversity', REALLY piss me off. They aren't helping anyone. E Pluribus Unum, morons! America is 'the melting pot', we are multicultural by definition. Always have been. The last thing we need is a bunch of politically correct, hyphenated "-Americans" to fragment things. It focuses on where you're from, not where you're going. We are ALL Americans. Period.
High among the reasons we are the great (and still improving) nation we are today is because we have been able to assimilate and integrate the best features and values of all the diverse people (and their associated cultures) who have come to this country. American culture is a spicy gumbo of world cultures. It is unique, vibrant, evolutionary, and, oh, yeah, diverse - and that's what makes it "American", and we treasure that.
If you want to speak Spanish and live in a Latin society, stay where you are. If you want to live in an Islamic theocracy, stay where you are. If you want to live in a racially/ethnically/culturally homogeneous society, stay where you are. But if you want to live in the country that has produced more prosperity for more people than any other on Earth; while at the same time being the most generous nation on Earth in providing more aid and assistance to the entire rest of the world, give the U.S. a try. All we ask is that you learn the language, work hard, pay your taxes, obey the law (as best you can on the last two, we have way too many of each) and embrace the notions of "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unum". Though there are no guarantees in life, if you get with the program here (that includes 'fit in' and 'get along' with the rest of us), you'll likely do well. (And BTW, we expect no less from our own citizens-). Live well, and prosper.
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For those who came to work to better themselves, have at. For those who think they can just sneak in ride the gravy train of public assistance, read on:
Bill of NO Rights
"We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bedwetters. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim that they require a Bill of No Rights.
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone - not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You don't have the right to demand that our children risk their lives in foreign wars to soothe your aching conscience. We hate oppressive governments and won't lift a finger to stop you from going to fight if you'd like. However, we do not enjoy parenting the whole world and do not want to spend so much of our time battling each and every little tyrant with a military uniform and a funny hat.
ARTICLE IX: You don't always have the right to a job. All of us sure want all of you to have one, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE X: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to pursue happiness - which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an overabundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights."