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September 17, 2007
Thousands Celebrate Mexico's Independence!
by Jack Lee
ER - "Many non-Hispanic Americans were probably unaware that Mexico celebrated its independence Sunday, but it was hard to miss the festivities downtown, where an estimated 3,000 people crowded into City Plaza. "It's about our work; it's about having fun. But, it's also about remembering our heroes, those who gave us our independence," said Rocio Valdez"
THAT'S JUST GREAT, BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME 3000 PEOPLE CROWDED INTO THE CITY PLAZA TO REMEMBER AMERICAN HEROS THAT GAVE US INDEPENDENCE?
On the 4th of July we usually have some crafts and a few fund raising booths at One Mile. Somebody gives a short speech on something and maybe a few hundred people will hang out for a few hours.
Seems like people today are more interested in celebrating a foreign countries heritage than our own. I can't recall us ever having a parade to celebrate OUR heros. This is still America, but based on the events celebrating our patriotism you sure wouldn't know it, but we never miss a chance to knock America or Bush.
Don't get me wrong, if anybody wants to celebrate their heritage, be my guest, I have no problem with Cinco De Mayo or whatever, it's a FREE COUNTRY. Just don't forget it! And show your priorities by what you celebrate! America is the last Superpower and we saved the entire world during WWII and changed the course of history ... top that!
I have a dream...that some day, all people, of all races and all creeds, will gather in Chico to speak English and celebrate our American heritage! I have a dream.... that on that day, our local High School bands in flashy uniforms will be parading down Main street. I have a dream....they will be playing our National Anthem and John Phillip Souza marches. I have a dream... our honored Vets and soldiers will be marching to the cheers of thousands lining their path as they wave American flags and a few old folks will cry tears of joy and remembrance.
Of course that's just a silly dream.
The reality is we would have far more luck getting the rabble on the left to come out screaming, "Impeach Bush-Cheney, No Blood For Oil," with wackos and their little kids carrying signs, "Who Would Jesus Bomb?" And they would gladly dance as they drag our flag in the dirt or paint over it with Peace Signs. Some flags would no doubt be set ablaze to the cheers of many in MoveOn.org, A.N.S.W.E.R., etc.
Sometimes I just hate reality!
Posted by Post Scripts at September 17, 2007 11:52 AM
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On the 4th of July we usually have some crafts and a few fund raising booths at One Mile. Somebody gives a short speech on something and maybe a few hundred people will hang out for a few hours.
Maybe we have a promotional problem...I know, I know...we can dream that people would just naturally come out to celebrate the birth of our free nation and the heroes that made, and make, it possible to continue to live in freedom, but patriotism is not taught in our schools or at home the way it once was. I think this is particularly true in California, maybe the East Coast too. Communities in the middle of the country are more likely to celebrate with parades and picnics in the "old fashioned" way. The tradition has been passed on to the children in those communities.
Posted by: Tina at September 17, 2007 08:37 PM
Tina, you have hit the nail on the head, we don't teach patriotism, and the media propagates that we as Americans should hang our heads in shame. Over the past 30 years or so, I have heard our founding fathers referred to as a bunch of hypocritical slave owners, who only brought syphilis to the new world. I had a boss, once reprimanded by our employer, for pointing out, in his own home, that natives here were still dragging each other around, when our founding fathers arrived. How ghastly, to make an observation.
But fear not, there are still more of us who know the truth of our rich heritage, and teach our children to study the truth, and not judge based on 200 years of hindsight, lest ye be judged.
I draw the comparison between slavery, 200 years ago, and abortion today. I pray everyday, that it does not take this generation another 100 years to realize the incredible crime we commit when we teach our children, that they are not a responsibility, but a choice.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AMERICA!
Posted by: John Freitas at September 17, 2007 09:17 PM
Too many Americans are Americans in name only.
They don't like their country anymore and it makes me sad. We simply have too many detractors of our history and its wrong, it can only lead us to a bad end.
Obviously we were not perfect back in those early years and yes, mistakes were made! Some were really bad, but on the whole people were very decent Christians who just wanted to bring civilization to the new world as best as they knew how.
Todays self-loathing liberal Americans won't change the mistakes of the past, but it can sure change our future.
I think we're in trouble.
Posted by: Jack at September 17, 2007 09:47 PM