I "took" this from my friend Matthew.... But with permission.. I think more people should read this one.  I definately wasn't about to let this go and not pass it on... so.. here you go..

Think about this: If you don't want to forward this for fear of offending someone

YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM !!!!

 THIS WAS IN A TAMPA NEWSPAPER

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 we have to say is, when will they do something abou t 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 /SPANISH, 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 to
take advantage of one other Great American Freedom......

THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

It is Time for America to Speak up

With open heart and hands that care
I wish to offer what I can
You know I too, have dealt with loss
Not so long ago
I know just what you're feeling
Lord knows I felt it too
You were there for me
To help me through the tears...
Now it's my turn to be here for you
Upon my shoulders, you can cry
And think of all the times of past
That make you warm and make you smile
And keeps her soul alive
I swear when I heard this news
I thought of losing my love
I couldn't smile, I couldn't laugh
I wanted to sit down and cry
I hate that you have to feel the pain
Of losing someone you love
Though I'm not in any shape
To be uplifting to you
As I still have not forgiven myself
Of what I've had to go through
All I can offer up
Is the knowledge that I am here
Though I have been missing
You still mean so much to me
You both have shown me so much love
That I never knew could be
So many memories we can share
And know that there is peace
Within our hearts so torn and blue
Where our thoughts we can keep
To help us get through
Look for me, I'm always there
To be right by your side
Always and forever yours
A friend that truly cares

I Had To Say Goodbye

No more smiles upon my face,
No more comfort when I sleep,
No more beat left in this heart.
I had to say goodbye to love,
To happiness, and to you.

No more looking forward to
That voice on the other end.
No more passionate kisses.
I had to say goodbye to love,
To happiness, and to you.

You made the choice to end
What I had grown to love.
The way you made me feel,
Was something that I've never known.
I had to say goodbye to a love
That felt so good and so right.

No more sweet morning wake ups,
That always meant so much.
No more times of laughter, hurt remains.
I had to say goodbye to love,
To happiness, and to you.

No more "weekend getaways"
With me there in your arms.
No more me, nor you, no more us.
I had to say goodbye to love,
To happiness, and to you.

Aimee C. Hill
1/16/06

I Meant It

When I said, "I love you",
I meant it.
And now you have vanished,
Ripped right from my grasp.
Again, I am just lying here,
My heart torn and crushed.

When I said, "I want you",
I meant it.
You made me feel what others couldn't.
You shared such passion with me
That I couldn't even dream up.
I miss that, I miss us, I miss you.

When I said, "I need you",
I meant it.
I guess that was too much.
You got scared and ran away
From the one who'd always be there.
You had my heart, I  wish you'd have kept it.

Aimee C. Hill
1/16/06

R.I.P. Michael Dean Eggman

March 1, 1971 to October 15, 2005

Not only was Michael my boyfriend/fiance of two years, he was also an awesome father, and a true friend.  He was one of those kinds of people everyone likes to talk about.  Ya' know, the ones that would give and do anything for anyone that ever needed them?  Yeah, that was him.

He was the best father I think anyone could ever ask for.  He had 6 kiddos, 7 if you include my son, L.J.  Let me tell you, I witnessed first hand, the love and bond he had for and with his children.  You don't see many single fathers at all raising their children, let alone one that raises 3 of them all his own....and would do ANYTHING it took to make sure they were all taken care of.

I loved this man, and still do.  Someone like him touches your heart and no matter how hard you try, you just can't forget him.  Not that I ever want to.... I've overcome his death.  I've come to face it... to realize it.  The only thing that I've left to do now, is to raise our son, the best way I can, and try to show him and tell him all about his dad through pictures and what not.  That, to me, is going to be even harder than dealing with the death.

Michael... I know you're watching all of us...  We love you and miss you... and we'll see you again someday.

The video playing is the song that I had dedicated to him at his service.  It strikes my heart everytime I listen to it.  God, I miss that man.