MLK Day - BE PROUD!

If you haven't read CB's post today, you need to.  That, my dear readers, is why we are sisters.  I've been gone all day with the family.  I didn't even realize it was MLK day until I tried to go to a government building and found it closed.  I certainly have no beef with honoring what I believe was a great man.  However, CB took the words right out of my mouth.  I HAVE NEVER ENSLAVED ANYONE!  (Well, that one time with Prince Charming doesn't count because he totally loved it!)  I do not judge people based on their race, heritage, religion, or otherwise quirky habits.  I judge people based on whether they act like total jackasses or not!  I don't care if your skin is purple.  I don't care if you can only speak Spanglish.  If you are a genuine person who treats me with kindness and respect, I will return the same to you.

So, in honor of today, I will support CB's thoughts 100%,
And here you can read my 2009 rant on the matter.

I am a PROUD American.

 

I am PROUD of my Irish heritage.

PROUD of my English linage.

I am PROUD of my German ancestry.

I am PROUD to say I come from good stock.

PROUD of the hardships my ancestors endured.

I am PROUD of the turmoil they encountered.

I am PROUD to trace my family back to the monarchs of England.

PROUD to trace it back to the Mormon pioneers.

And PROUD to trace it back to North Carolina farmers.

I AM A PROUD AMERICAN!

I refuse to feel pity for the misfortunes of anyone else's ancestors.

I AM A PROUD AMERICAN!

YOU SHOULD BE A PROUD AMERICAN!

The trials of ALL our ancestors made us the strong and diverse nation that we are today!

WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE!