The US is characterized for being a mixture of cultures, just think about how it was settled, Irish, Dutch, etc., our culture is a blend of stuff from all this places and the outcome of this is not exactly the ideal, besides being a wealthy country there is nothing else, the values are lost, the youth lives to see mtv and sing along with their pop idols and adults are the perfect consumer machines, the money is our good and the malls our temples.
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Thank you for this thought provoking and "on the money" article. I truly believe that your sentiments are shared by... [MORE]
Mike
Jan 31, 2007 23:40
I can't intelligently comment on this article, except to say, "I am glad there is someone who can express my... [MORE]
Jim Smith
Jan 31, 2007 20:31
I am a father of three, 2 in college, one in high school. I follow the news everyday and what... [MORE]
Paul Cummings
Jan 30, 2007 12:51
Americans acknowledge their imperfections yet are committed to achieving that illusive balance: freedom with responsibility, individualism with compassion, pragmatism with... [MORE]
Mac
Jan 29, 2007 18:33
Thank you for speaking out. Please do more of it ~ more loudly and more often. Your background is Hispanic,... [MORE]
Dorothy Manning
Jan 27, 2007 08:10
Ms. Colon touched upon the entire concept of cultural diversity within the uniqueness of American society. As a child my... [MORE]
Lynn Sharon
Jan 27, 2007 07:51
Another home run by the brilliant, plain-spoken Alicia Colon. Thank you for your common sense, morally based erudition. And may... [MORE]
J. Callahan
Jan 26, 2007 19:55
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,all she wants is to abolish religion and tradition.She believes in absolute freedom in press and movie making.She... [MORE]
Johan
Jan 26, 2007 19:41
Somehow, it has become a liberal truism that patriotism and love of country is mindless and, therefore, parochial. Ms. Colon... [MORE]
Tim Sousley
Jan 26, 2007 18:46
Many aver that there is no value difference between cultures and any culture that does not recognize that is inferior... [MORE]
David Thomas
Jan 26, 2007 15:44
Ladies first?! How about God First! Theres no difference if its White Folks, Black Folks, Red, Brown or Yellow, Male... [MORE]
Tracy Muhammad
Jan 26, 2007 12:07
II love reading Alicia Colon. My blood is Irish, but the heart that pumps my Irish blood is pure Red... [MORE]
Jim Kearney
Jan 26, 2007 11:03
Ms. Colon, I have read other articles of your's. This one "some cultures are better" is very inciteful and gets... [MORE]
Bianca Cox
Jan 26, 2007 11:03
Great comments, and also synopsis of a speech given by a black woman from Africa [MORE]
Mom
Jan 26, 2007 09:56
Alicia, your words remind me of how lucky I am to live in this coutry. I am a second generation... [MORE]
Clusiana
Jan 26, 2007 09:46
I read everything when ever I see it on Lucianne.com.................Love your articles...........I live in beautiful Napa Valley Ca. but before... [MORE]
Some cultures................
Jan 26, 2007 09:38
The US is characterized for being a mixture of cultures, just think about how it was settled, Irish, Dutch, etc.,...
Mike Bain
Jan 27, 2007 15:14
I normally don't respond to these articles, but I thougt for this one, it may be appropriate.. I cannot help... [MORE]
Leroy Muhammad
Jan 28, 2007 19:47
Hear ye! Hear ye! Let's get this straight once and for all about George Washington and his slaves. And while... [MORE]