Comments on: I was an illegal immigrant: honestly!

By: Ian Griffin’s Blog » It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an Illegal Alien!

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:23:51 +0000

[...] Wonderful letter in the Financial Times that highlights the dilemma presented by illegal aliens (such as Superman and me) who land on American shores and become productive members of society. Here, in its entirety, is what Mr. Branko Terzic writes: From Mr Branko Terzic. [...]

By: Don

Don — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:30:32 +0000

I, by what you call an accident of birth, was born in the USA. I, like most that are born in the USA, respect the rule of law. Without adherance to laws you have chaos. I don’t want chaos. You probably think I’m a racist.

I’m a white guy who doesn’t want foreign born people crossing my border illegally, especially by the millions, therefor, I must be racist, right? I think my wife Conception, and my best friend, Mr. J. Gomez would disagree.

I believe that the traditions, customs and language of the United States of America represent a distinctive American culture that is unique to the United States.

I believe that the American culture is a product of the fundamental principles of self-government, self-reliance, liberty and justice as set forth by our founders in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.

These guiding principles and the shared experience of the American people over two centuries, in war and peace and in times of hardship and plenty, have created the uniquely American Heritage.

I feel a duty to protect and preserve the common heritage, traditions, and language of America. I’m sure you would feel the same about your home country. Imagine another culture crossing the borders of your home country illegally, by the millions. How would you feel about it?

The United States of America is a Sovereign Nation with the right to accept or reject any application for citizenship. I am not trying to take away anyone’s rights. Millions of people are trying to strip the USA of its sovereign rights.

I look forward to your reply. I hope we can have an honest and open discussion about this issue.

By: Executive Communications » Culture Chameleon

Executive Communications » Culture Chameleon — Mon, 08 May 2006 05:35:51 +0000

[...] I wonder how many other cultural chameleons are out there? Perhaps there’s some illegal immigrant in the USA (a role I know well) hanging out on an Ivy League campus carefully mimicking the tones of Yale graduate President Bush? Maybe they succeed, like Dubya, in disguising their origins. Technorati Tags: :Stopford, Beatles, Buckingham, charles stopford, Cultural Differences, Culture Shock!, England, Lord Buckingham, lord christopher buckingham, Orlando [...]

By: vinnie mirchandani

vinnie mirchandani — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:16:58 +0000

Ian, saw your comment at Nick Carr’s and enjoyed your post above