Real Americans

[Annie]

http://www.babalublog.com/

Notice, REAL, not illegal???

Wanna see a real American?
One that loves his country and is grateful to be a part of it? One that believes in the ideals that this country was founded on and is full of optimism? One that respects his country and those who lead her? One that doesn't take the value of his voice and vote for granted? One that knows the meaning of sacrifice and can plainly see that opportunity is his if he has the determination and perseverance to seize it? One that understands that his country may not be perfect but stands proud that this is his country?

Look for him on election day. He won't be dressed to the nines but he'll stand out. His chest will be out, his walk will be determined. You may see a brief flicker of timidity in his otherwise hopeful eyes. He may seem a bit lost, but you can tell he's overwhelmingly proud to be in your ranks. He'll have a smile on his face and will undoubtedly nod and say hello.

His English may be a bit broken.

He will be a brand spanking new American. One who has just held his hand to his heart and sworn his allegiance to the United States of America. He may have come from Cuba or Poland or Russia or Lebanon or China or Venezuela or Nicaragua or Bulgaria or Romania or Brazil or Vietnam or The Phillipines or South Korea or Haiti. He may be from somewhere else.

He will be there with you at the polls on election day. He may be an old man but it will be his first vote.

Shake his hand, pat him on the back and congratulate him. He will thank you, for it may very well be the first time he has ever had a voice.

Posted by Val Prieto at 02:04 PM

 

[insein]

Definitely emphasis on LEGAL. LEGAL immigrants are some of the most patriotic people in the country. They know what its like on the other side. They've risked everything just to get here and become a citizen. Most people in this country claim to be for the suffering people around the world but have ZERO Clue whats its like out there. They're the ones that bad mouth this coutnry because of our "Atrocities." They claim we're the WORST country in the world while spouting that we are questioning their patriotism in the next sentence. They need to take a look as these LEGAL immigrants and see what a REAL american is like.