Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all

[Pudding Time]

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:clap:clap:clap My wife is Australian and lives over here in Britain. I would find if quite racist if she was told she couldn't fly the Australian flag if she wanted.

I believe in some parts of the US it is illegal to fly a foreign flag.
Commentary:  Town makes it illegal to fly a foreign flag - CNN.com

 

[Boomer]

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You can fly a foreign flag but you CAN NOT fly it over the American flag. It is illegal and I believe it should be.

 

[Pudding Time]

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You can fly a foreign flag but you CAN NOT fly it over the American flag. It is illegal and I believe it should be.

Not in Pahrump, Nevada you can't.

 

[Boomer]

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Well shit!

 

[Peter Parka]

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I believe in some parts of the US it is illegal to fly a foreign flag.
Commentary:* Town makes it illegal to fly a foreign flag - CNN.com

That's disgusting! I'm all for being Patriotic but some people take is so far that it crosses the line into racism. I consider myself patriotic, I'm proud of my country and one of the things I so proud about is its ability to be accepting of people of all different cultures and nationalities

 

[COOL_BREEZE2]

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When in Rome do as the Romans do.

 

[Pudding Time]

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Considering America was built by foreign immigrants (Chinese, Irish, Italian, etc.). You would think the country would be more open and accepting of foreigners.

Fortunately there are many Americans that are completely accepting of foreigners. Enough to ignore those who aren't.

 

[Dodge_Sniper]

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He also said this...

"A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education."
Theodore Roosevelt

I guess he can be wrong on a whole range of ideologies. :dunno

True. A Bible doesn't teach you how to do your job though

The point is is that their is not room for hyphenated Americanism - not then, not now, not ever.

Why? Seriously, what's wrong with it? It's not hurting anybody. I think it's stupid. You can only be loyal to this country, and if not, then you're not an American? That's stupid. People should be able to support not only America, but their home land as well.

You can fly a foreign flag but you CAN NOT fly it over the American flag. It is illegal and I believe it should be.

I don't think it should matter. It's a flag. I understand that it stands for our country and everything, but when it comes down to it, it's a piece of cloth.

If you read that letter that Tim posted, it makes no sense. "The only good American is one that isn't a hyphenated American". That's bullshit. So, what, if you're not American, you're a bad person? That's fair. :smiley24:

 

[GraceAbounds]

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You're country allows dual citizenship. So obviously there is room for "hyphenated Americanism"..

And Guess what. My son is an Australian-American. To hell with what Teddy thinks about it, or anyone else for that matter.

:clap:clap:clap My wife is Australian and lives over here in Britain. I would find if quite racist if she was told she couldn't fly the Australian flag if she wanted.

You are both getting defensive and missing the point.

I can see no wrong with the concept he was making.

Basically what he was saying is that once you want to be an American and enjoy it's privileges your primary allegiance ought to be for America and adapt accordingly.

What the hell is so unfair about that or difficult to grasp?

Exactly.

 

[Pudding Time]

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You are both getting defensive and missing the point.



Exactly.

I understood the point. Dual citizens may not have a primary alligence or may hold an alligence to the alternate nation, and will enjoy America's privileges.

 

[GraceAbounds]

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I have have dual citizenship, but my alligence is to one and one only. My alligence to one does not stop me from celebrating my culture.

 

[Peter Parka]

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So Grace, you're not saying then that people shouldn't be able to celebrate their heritage, be multi national or fly other flags like it appeared you meant then? Please explain what exactly you're getting at here because you've lost me completely?:confused

 

[GraceAbounds]

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I mean exactly what I posted in the op. Where it got twisted from there, I haven't a clue. I was always refering to the op, not Tim's post as some made it to appear.

 

[Pudding Time]

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I have have dual citizenship, but my alligence is to one and one only. My alligence to one does not stop me from celebrating my culture.

And that's fine. What's also fine is if I become a dual citizen, my allegiance will stay with Australia.

 

[GraceAbounds]

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When you live in American your allegiance should be to America as American laws are the ones you are living under. Allegiance to Australia and Australia laws while living in America is wrong imo. This is what many people do and then they wonder why American citizens don't want them here ... it is because they refuse to assimilate.

 

[Peter Parka]

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Why is that so bad if the're not trying to bring down the goverment or anything? That just sounds rather racist to me.

 

[GraceAbounds]

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Ain't nothing racist about it.

 

[Peter Parka]

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So explain what harm someone who is obeying American laws but pledging allegiance to another country is doing then? If he's doing no harm there is no rational reason why he should change allegiance.

 

[Pudding Time]

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To be honest, I couldn't care less if is some Americans don't want me here. My allegiance will go to whichever nation my heart desires, no matter where I'm living.

Personal allegiances are not something you can control.

 

[teh_fuzz]

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Flag Rules and Regulations

Reno, Nevada, October 2, 2007, the flagpole at a local bar displayed the Mexican flag above the US flag on the same flagpole. Section 7g reads, "When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace." Photo source: KRNV News 4

- I guess i wont fit in with some of you lol
- I am Mexican, living in the United States (Because AMERICA is the continent not the country)

"A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education."
Theodore Roosevelt

That is some old school thinking... The whole idea that religion and education are tied in some way or another baffles my mind!

I can see no wrong with the concept he was making.

Basically what he was saying is that once you want to be an American and enjoy it's privileges your primary allegiance ought to be for America and adapt accordingly.

What the hell is so unfair about that or difficult to grasp?

Why do I have to? Isnt this the land of freedom? dont we all have freedom of speech... I will "do as the romans do" for as long as i want/need to.. my roots are my priority. You loosing priority in your roots is not a requirement to become a citizen of the United States.

Point being you cant force people to change their ideas on primary allegiance because they are foreign to this place. You can try make it a law but I can almost guarantee you some kind interest group would have a fit about it and the issue would be dropped