Re: Bob Haworth's new song hits the airwaves!
Bob - As you know, I have long admired you and your artistry. One of my prized possessions is a picture of you and me taken at Lancaster a couple of years ago. But, as a friend, I must disagree with your statement that people who come here from other country should assimilate into OUR culture. Our culture is an assimilation of the cultures of the world and the cultures of the Native Americans (the true Americanese). I don't disagree with you on the legal issues - but they are indeed complicated. My grandchildren are an assimilation of English, Irish, Italian, Belgian, Lithuanian and Danish cultures. I only hope that they become fluent in several languages, as are my son-in-law and daughter-in-law. As Thomas Friedman said, the World is Flat - and we must assimilate all cultures for the sake of ultimate peace. Are there some who flaunt our laws ? Of course, but they are not limited to blacks, Latino's, Asians or Middle Easterners - just look at the terror tactics employed in the mid-west, in the south and the northwest by members of families who came here on the Mayflower (when they did not have laws of immigration). I support you and your talent 100% - Where you are right (or think you are right), I support you - but please do not endorse attitudes that can be divisive. All best - And now back to the music !!!
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