LETTER: I'm tired of worrying about offending people

I would like to add to the articles from our readers by Jerry Hart and John Wiegert. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.

Our culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak mainly English, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society or culture, learn our language and laws and use them.

Most Americans believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian’s principals founded this nation, and this is clearly documented, and appropriate to display on the walls of our schools and other buildings.

If God offends you, then I suggest you consider other parts of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours.

This is our country, our land and our lifestyle, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge, our Christian beliefs, or our way of life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other great American freedom, "the right to leave."

We didn’t force you to come here; you chose to come here, so accept the country you accepted.