We Are All Americans

What is so difficult to understand about the idea that if you live in this country, are a citizen, pay taxes, uphold the Constitution, and abide by the laws, you are an American? If your ancestors came over on the Mayflower and you are still living here, you are an American. If you took the oath and got your citizenship yesterday, CONGRATULATIONS!, you are an American.

My background is English, Scottish, Welsh and German. I do not call myself an English, Scottish, Welsh, German American. This isn't to say that I am against cultural festivals, where folks celebrate the food and drink and dances of their ancestors. But, give it a rest people. When it comes down to petitioning for special perks because of former ancestoral or religious or any other characteristic that you might possess, then it has gone too far.

I'd like to know what the government or some particular party is going to do for me as an English, Scottish, Welsh, German, American middle aged, middle class woman." I know- I don't have a group yet, or lobbyists, and no big organization has stepped forward to champion my cause, but still........

Should we ask, "What can be done to make life easier and better for groups like the handicapped, the elderly, and children, who can't defend themselves?" Of course! But the rest of us should concentrate on being Americans, and ask "What is best for ALL of us as Americans."