I just received the following email from a co-worker and would like help in responding to her. I am so mad right now I could just...well, spit. Or say something nasty.
In any event, look below the fold for what was sent to me, I would appreciate any responses.
Here's the email that was sent to me:
It is time to change from REDNECK humor to TRUE AMERICAN Humor!
Only it isn't seen as HUMOR, but the correct way to LIVE YOUR LIFE! If you feel the same, pass this on to your True American friends. Y'all know who they are...
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation, under God."
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You still say "Christmas" instead of "Winter Festival."
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You bow your head when someone prays.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect, and always have.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You've never burned an American flag.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You'd give your last dollar to a friend.
If you got this email from me, it is because I believe that you, like me, have just enough TRUE AMERICAN in you to have the same beliefs as those talked about in this email.
God Bless the USA ! Amen
AND PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IN ENGLISH.
Git'er done!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, I really don't have any problem with most of these, such as bowing my head when someone prays (I just do it out of respect - I'm agnostic); treating vets with respect; not being afraid to say what you believe or respecting elders or helping out a friend.
The ones that bother me the most are the religious-themed ones regarding "One Nation Under God" or complaining about the 10 Commandments in public places (do we really have a lot of Roy Moore wannabees out there?). The suggestion that one is not a true American unless one follows these guidelines just bugs the hell out of me.
I am really not good at confronting people because I get tongue-tied easily and am usually not that good at expressing myself verbally. I'm not sure how to handle this, so I'd appreciate any help you can give me.