Got this in one of those mass emails.. but wanted to post it because I agree 110%:
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 Canadians. 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 Canada. 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 Canada being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty
and our national identity. As Canadians.......
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/FRENCH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or
any other language.
Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
"We Stand On Guard For Thee" 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.
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.
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 to take advantage of one other Great Canadian Freedom.......
THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.