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Tom Tancredo - Our culture. It’s our flag. It’s our culture. Embrace it. There’s nothing to be ashamed of here. Nothing. And it is our nation. Take it back!
Actually, I'm not sure how to take this statement as I agree with most of it. The scary thing is I really don't believe that you mean it in the same context as I do. I certainly embrace our culture, Although by your previous statements that I have already commented on, I fully embrace our multicultural society and participate and immerse myself in various cultural traditions and values. I fully realize how much this has enriched my life as well as our nation as a whole. You on the other hand have referred this as some sort of a cult, like it's a bad thing. IT IS our nation, who are we supposed to take it back from? as no one has taken it from us.
Tom Tancredo - (Our culture? country?) - is based on Judeo-Christian principals whether people like or they don’t! That’s who we are. THAT IS WHO WE ARE. And if you don’t like it, don’t come here. And if you’re here and you don’t like it, go home!
Whoa! This is the one part of your speech that I have a real issue with, how dare you dictate to me or anyone else what are religious values are or should be. You can't possibly be serious! Granted, the founding fathers were of Judeo-Christian beliefs. However, it ended there. The founding fathers were very wise and did not want to specify any particular religious doctrine on anybody, and were extremely reluctant about incorporating or imposing any religious doctrine into the Constitution of the United States because of the undue influence of the Church of England on British Society.
The founding fathers were extremely clear in the issue of religion. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment prohibits the Congress from making laws "respecting an establishment of religion", impeding the free exercise of religion, infringing on the freedom of speech and infringing on the freedom of the press.
Your statement is in direct contradiction to the wording, intent and meaning of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The founding fathers were wise enough to realize the pitfalls of undue religious influence in United States politics. The founding fathers, even though they were of Judeo-Christian beliefs did not establish the United States on the Christian religion or any religion. The only rights granted were a guarantee of the right to the free exercise of religion (or no religious beliefs) and specifically prohibiting the establishment (state sponsored) of any particular religion. This concept as well as the doctrine of separation of Church and State is deeply established in constitutional law.
Mr Tancredo, you sir have a lot of gall to even begin to insinuate that 'if you don’t like it, don’t come here. And if you’re here and you don’t like it, go home!" Mr. Tancredo, you are the one on the wrong side of history, not only constitutionally, but legally and morally. Maybe you should seriously consider moving your bigoted, racist self serving *** somewhere else, as you have indicated others should do. The founding fathers would be very, very ashamed and disgusted with you, your remarks, and your bigoted opinions. Fortunately, that's not what most the rest of us are.
Final Thoughts... Mr. Tancredo obviously we do not agree politically and I am quite certain we never will. However, I do respect your right to voice genuine and honest political discussion. I do believe that your speech and others at the first Tea Party convention was not genuine or honest political discussion. When you fill your rhetoric with lies and distortions mixed with thinly veiled bigotry and racism this makes you part of everything that's wrong in American Politics.
As a former congressman you must certainly realize that your duty and obligation extends to everyone in your district, and not only those who voted for you or only those that hold similar political beliefs as you. I am shocked that after all the Tea Party protests with protesters making wildly inaccurate statements and displaying extremely offensive signs that you failed to set the record straight. Your silence speaks volumes as to your beliefs and motivations.
I thrive on honest political discussion and dialog. do we have to agree? No. However, if we are honest in our arguments we just may find some common ground to compromise. Compromise is the cornerstone of American Politics, without it absolutely nothing gets accomplished. I believe that 80% of any given issue facing us today in rooted in common beliefs between Republicans and Democrats as well as Liberals and Conservatives. The 20% left over is the area of most disagreement, and here is where we can negotiate. Your type of incendiary comments do little to promote understanding and close the door to any other further discussion.
Elections may be won by individuals espousing nonsense, but you know what? Once they enter the political arena and discover the reality of the situation all those nonsense promises and accusations fly out the window. Then the only thing you end up with is a very unhappy electorate because they rightfully believe (or perceive) that you have lead them astray. Those who stand on the truth, and at least attempt to carry out their promises to the best of their ability are the rare successful leaders that have earned the respect of the voters and their country.
Regards,
Tom
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