I want people who want to be Americans to immigrate here. I do not want people to come here and import non-American cultural ideals. The way it was when I was a kid (which I kind of liked) was something like this: within your own household, you celebrate the culture of your forebears, but once you step outside the door, you are Americans…
I want people who want to be Americans to immigrate here. I do not want people to come here and import non-American cultural ideals. The way it was when I was a kid (which I kind of liked) was something like this: within your own household, you celebrate the culture of your forebears, but once you step outside the door, you are Americans, period. Absolutely, share your culture with others, and after you have "lurked" here long enough, you have earned the right to offer some suggestions -- but otherwise, for newcomers, respect the existing culture and don't try to change it. I hope that makes sense. I honor other cultures and there are good ideas from elsewhere! But there are polite and respectful ways to offer them -- rather than imposing them while destroying all that is good about this place.
I want people who want to be Americans to immigrate here. I do not want people to come here and import non-American cultural ideals. The way it was when I was a kid (which I kind of liked) was something like this: within your own household, you celebrate the culture of your forebears, but once you step outside the door, you are Americans, period. Absolutely, share your culture with others, and after you have "lurked" here long enough, you have earned the right to offer some suggestions -- but otherwise, for newcomers, respect the existing culture and don't try to change it. I hope that makes sense. I honor other cultures and there are good ideas from elsewhere! But there are polite and respectful ways to offer them -- rather than imposing them while destroying all that is good about this place.
This is how I remember it growing up in Hawaii in the 80s/90s. We had the unifying “Aloha Spirit.” I know it works. Perfectly stated. 🌺