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infectious_witch
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Sun 01/13/08 03:17 PM
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I had the misfortune of running across someone who thought that his ancestors did not come from another country. As much as Zach and I would keep telling him otherwise, he still firmly believed that his heritage was Texan.
I do not know if others out there think the same way this guy did. If there are others, I ask you to look back a little further in time. In my eyes, I believe it is important to know where you came from. It's good to know what blood you have flowing through you, and it's good to know about your own people. This allows us to be more open to other cultures, it allows us to learn about a culture we never thought about learning before, and it allows us to know who are family really was, and still possibly is. America is full of people from all over the world. We are a country of many countries. It's time that we all start appreciating where we came from. Hopefully it will do us some good. |
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Im seminole indian
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Im seminole indian
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Im seminole indian
I am Irish and German. I have more Irish in me than anything. |
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where did they come from?
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I admire the fact that (most) Americans know where they come from.
Us Euro folk mostly don't know or care about our heritage. |
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This thread has "BAD IDEA" written all over it !!!
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This thread has "BAD IDEA" written all over it !!! That may be... but I am not trying to insult anyone. I am simply asking people to look a little deeper, really. So, if anyone is bothered by this post, you have my regards. |
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If I were American Indian...which I am not, I do not think I would say that this is "my land". It is my understanding that land belongs to everyone and no one. It is a gift to be respected.
I also beileve that people should spend more time celebrating and learning how we are the same rather than focusing on our differences. |
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America is full of people from all over the world. We are a country of many countries. It's time that we all start appreciating where we came from. Hopefully it will do us some good. Are you sure that your not my brother???? JK 
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my grandma was a cherokee
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If I were American Indian...which I am not, I do not think I would say that this is "my land". It is my understanding that land belongs to everyone and no one. It is a gift to be respected. I also beileve that people should spend more time celebrating and learning how we are the same rather than focusing on our differences. This land is everyones land, yes, but the majortiy of us came from another country. Though we are different, we should still celebrate our heritage while respecting others. |
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Im Norweigen, Swedish, and Chippewa band of Ojibewa
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IF YOU'RE BORN HERE YOU CAN CLAIM IT! Indians came from somewhere they didn't just pop up like a pot plant on the Prairie! life started in Africa and spread from there. |
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Im Norweigen, Swedish, and Chippewa band of Ojibewa Very interesting mix. Just as long as you are not German mixed with Czech, we'll be ok!
Only joking. |
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why does it matter what your heritage is? I know what i am, but that does mean i am any different for it. I am proud to be American, I was born and raised here, and thats who I am.
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I had the misfortune of running across someone who thought that his ancestors did not come from another country. As much as Zach and I would keep telling him otherwise, he still firmly believed that his heritage was Texan. This man was not Native American. His ancestors are not indian. If your ancestors are indian, you have all of the right in the world to claim the great US of A as your land! I do not know if others out there think the same way this guy did. If there are others, I ask you to look back a little further in time. In my eyes, I believe it is important to know where you came from. It's good to know what blood you have flowing through you, and it's good to know about your own people. This allows us to be more open to other cultures, it allows us to learn about a culture we never thought about learning before, and it allows us to know who are family really was, and still possibly is. America is full of people from all over the world. We are a country of many countries. It's time that we all start appreciating where we came from. Hopefully it will do us some good. here, here 
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I did not say "this" land. I said land. I mean all of it. My point is that land, regardless of where it is, does not belong to anyone.
Where we grew up and our cultures should be celebrated.... but my point is that we, as a people, focus on our own and not others. If we spent as much time caring and investing time and consideration to gain genuine knowledge about people's differences we might learn we are a lot more alike than not. |
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I'm black. Unfortunately for many black people we can't actually pinpoint our heritage. Saying you are of "African decent" is like you saying you are of "European decent" -- what country? what tribe?
I do agree with what you are saying though. It bothers me when I ask someone's nationality and they give me a race or ethnicity. Sorry, white/black/asian/etc is not a nationality. Key work NATION, I guess that makes me just, American. (not african american, as I was not born in africa). |
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