Open letter to all of the immigrants in the USA
by lostofficehero on May.28, 2010, under whatever
Before you criticize “Western Culture” or “Liberal” society, think about the things that are going on in the countries you have left behind. Where innocent people are being murdered and persecuted for their beliefs. Think about all of the freedoms you have here that you would NEVER have in Pakistan, Iran, China and so many other countries in today’s world.
You have the freedom to practice what you believe, to say what is on your mind (yes, you have that right here in America, and so do I), be friends with who you want to, live your life the way you want to. Please don’t take these freedoms for granted. Yes, you have the right to criticize your own government, but don’t do it at the expense of patriotism. Be thankful for the tolerance in the society that we live in.
Before you scold your children for being “Americanized”, know that the American Dream is why you are here. Know that this Americanization in itself comes with the blessings of independence as well as the realities of independent culture. You want to be able to enforce your conservative beliefs while at the same time practicing your freedoms. Yes, America will allow you to do this, but please don’t condemn others for wanting to practice their liberal beliefs. They have the same freedoms that you do.
I see too many immigrants take refuge in America and then have the audacity to talk trash about this wonderful country instead of giving back and contributing to its success. We cannot withstand any more leeching. It’s hurting us in more ways than one. This country was built by immigrants who were devoted to giving as much of themselves to this country as possible. All they wanted in exchange was their freedom. I encourage today’s immigrants to do the same.
