Narrow minded bigotry

The letter below refers to a 2007ruling in the Senate to determine the national language of the United States. Senators Obama and Clinton, among others, voted against this ruling and are now being vilified as anti-patriots. It was forwarded to me by a die-hard Republican. One of the things I love most about being an American citizen is that everyone has the opportunity to speak their minds and everyone has a role to play in the democratic process. So, I don't expect complete agreement on every issue, but I would hope that people would consider all facts and work towards making INFORMED decisions about candidates. There are a couple things that greatly concern me about Republican conservatists, 1) their elitist and inclusive attitudes and 2) their refusal to attend to ANY information that contradicts their worldviews.

The person sending this to me interpreted this ruling as evidence against Obama. "See, Obama is no patriot nor is he a statesman. He is just out for the next 4 years and his own gain. He wants to take away money from hard working people and give to people who haven't earned it though he himself will use all of the built in loopholes to keep his own money."

Aside from the fact that the American Indians probably did NOT speak English when certain Europeans decided to take over North America; aside from the fact that the national language could've just as easily been German, French or Spanish, except for the fact that the English were the most vicious in their takeover, how does wanting a more inclusive language, one that represents the diversity that is this country, represent Anti-patriotism? I'm also not impressed that this letter was written by a retired Colonel. I am a military veteran, formerly a Captain in the United States Air Force and I say, this argument is full of holes and rhetoric and is designed solely to incite fear and resentment!


Anyway, my opinion. Read below and share yours!

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The Colonel and Mr. Lincoln--really interesting

TAKE A FEW MOMENTS AND READ THIS LETTER. THESE ARE STRONG, POWERFUL AND COURAGEOUS WORDS COMING FROM A RETIRED COLONEL AND READ WHAT LINCOLN HAD TO SAY AT THE END. WOW!

33 Senators Voted Against English as America 's Official Language on June 6, 2007.

On Wed. 6 June 2007, Colonel Harry Riley, USA, Ret. wrote:

Senators:

Your vote against an amendment to the immigration Bill 1348.... to make English America's official language is astounding.

On D-Day, no less, when we honor those that sacrificed in order to secure the bedrock, character and principles
of America, I can only surmise your vote reflects a loyalty to illegal aliens. I don't much care where you come from. What your religion is. Whether you're black, white, or some other color...male or female......Democrat, Republican or Independent....... But I do care when you are a United States Senator representing Citizens of America ...and Vote against English as the official language of the United States. Your vote reflects Betrayal. Political Surrender. Violates Your Pledge of Allegiance. Dishonors historical principle. Rejects Patriotism. Borders on traitorous act ion and, in my opinion, makes you unfit to serve as a United States Senator...impeachment... Recall........Or other appropriate action is warranted, or worse.

Four of you voting against English as America 's Official Language are Presidential Candidates: Senator Biden,
Senator Clinton, Senator Dodd and Senator Obama.

Four Senators vying to lead America, but won't, or don't, have the courage to cast a vote in favor of English as America's Official Language when 91% of American Citizens want English officially designated as our language.

This is the second time in the last several months this list of Senators have disgraced themselves as 'political
Hacks'..... Unworthy as Senators and certainly unqualified to serve as President of the United States .

If America is as angry as I am, you will realize a backlash so stunning it will literally 'rock you out of your
socks'......... And preferably totally out of the United States Senate.

The entire immigration bill is a farce... Your action only confirms this really isn't about America... it is about
self-serving politics......despicable at best. It has been said:

'Never Argue with an Idiot....They'll drag you down to their level!'

PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAID:

'Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damages morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, quickly tried and hanged!!!'