When Are We Going To Get It?

Ladies and gentlemen, our society is spiraling out of control. Why aren't we seeing it and why aren't we doing anything about it? If the polls are correct then the majority of Americans don't agree with what took place with health care nor do they agree with the government's stance on Immigration. However, the majority is being silenced by a very loud and vocal minority.

Last night, Los Suns defeated Los Spurs 110-102 to take a two game lead in the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals. Phoenix wanted to change the team name on their jerseys to show support for the Latinos in their community and take their stance in opposition to Arizona's new immigration law. The San Antonio Spurs wanted to join the Suns in the demonstration but fortunately weren't allowed. I find it ironic though that the Suns, who are in favor of not stopping the illegal alien problems the state of Arizona is facing, actually demanded that a person have a ticket to gain entry into the basketball game. You'd think that they'd bypass that process and just let anyone enter regardless of whether they went through the ticket purchasing process or not. For this one night they should have allowed people to sneak past the ticket taking attendants, through back doors, ally ways and windows to watch the game because they were on the floor to make a statement that they don't have a problem with that kind of behavior.

Then there was this little gem out of California yesterday. Five kids were sent home from school for wearing American flag t-shirts on a Mexican holiday. Yes, you did read that correctly. Last I checked, California was not a part of Mexico but rather the United States of America. However, on this one day of the year it appears as if the Live Oak High School administration is ashamed of the American flag. Check out this line from the linked article.

But to many Mexican-American students at Live Oak, this was a big deal. They say they were offended by the five boys and others for wearing American colors on a Mexican holiday.

"I think they should apologize cause it is a Mexican Heritage Day," Annicia Nunez, a Live Oak High student, said. "We don't deserve to be get disrespected like that. We wouldn't do that on Fourth of July."

Here's the deal my Mexican-American friend. No one would expect the 4th of July to be celebrated in Mexico and no U.S. citizen would, traveling or visiting south of the border, be offended for seeing the red, white and green flag. You know why? Because they aren't in the United States. Here's an idea. If you're that proud of your Mexican heritage that you'd be ready to fight for seeing a U.S. flag on Cinco de Mayo then go celebrate the holiday in Mexico! However, if you're going to live in the United States and enjoy our freedoms and liberties then have some respect for the flag that has waved all over the world to protect what you have.

Of course now I'm a racist for taking a stance for my country. Just like I'm a racist for speaking out against the policies of our current president. Forget the fact that I'm actually taking a stance for the principles that this great nation was founded on and just don't think that its too far out of the question to expect people to obey the law and respect the American flag. I'm being insensitive to a minority group and am therefore labeled by the same group of liberals that'll tell you labeling is wrong.

Fact is, I'm not a racist. I don't feel like I need to show you my credentials to prove it though. The problem with our society isn't in what I'm saying. Its in how it is received. Despite the facts of the situations, I'm the bad guy for speaking out against those who are illegally draining our economy, costing tax payers money and taking jobs during a recession as well as those who desecrate the flag that my grandfathers and father fought to defend. I don't think it makes me a racist. It makes me a proud American! When are we going to get it that the rights and freedoms of American citizens should come first in the United States of America.