A disabled vet often forwards to me conservative "junk mail." More than once, I've cited snopes, usually to no avail. I've mostly quit responding to the narrow mindset, but today's message just totally rubs me the wrong way. I'd like to put together a "rebuttal" that is more inclusive, more humane, more... liberal! The junk mail and my request below the fold.
Here's the email verbatim:
It is time to change from REDNECK humor to TRUE AMERICAN Humor! Only I don't see it as Humor, but the correct way to LIVE YOUR LIFE ! If you feel the same, pass this on to your True American friends. Ya'll know who ya' 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.
This is Excellent, No Matter what you deem fit to call it. It is our Country, It is our ways of LIFE, and I love it If you agree please keep it going. Pass it on.
God Bless the U S A !
Git 'er done!!!!!!!!!!!!
My request: suggestions for new phrases to put after
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if:
such as
You respect the rights of other people to practice their own religion or to have no religion.
What say you?