THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
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Squawk Box
Withlacoochee Bay Trail Open Again
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makes it stronger.
Yes, the United States is a melting pot. But let’s face it, our country was founded
and built by a makeup of people who were almost exclusively Caucasian, Christian and
European. Are we supposed to be ashamed of that? Is it racist to bring that fact to the atten-
tion of the world?
In the late 19th and early 20th century America was a destination point for many
immigrants. They came to America and were proud to learn our language and adopt our
way of life. Our country prospered with the infusion of Asians, Europeans and Africans
who came to our shores to earn a better life for their families.
It seems to me the new breed of immigrants feel like we should adopt their lan-
guage. It also seems to me that many, certainly not all, of the people coming into our coun-
try have a sense of entitlement: They think if they managed to get here illegally it doesn’t
matter.
The USSR fell apart because of ethnic and religious diversity. The people in the
area we call the Mid East have been at war with each other forever. How are all those di-
verse languages and religions working out for those folks?
I would love to see the products we buy have one language written on the label. I would
love to pick up the phone and call a government office or large company and not have to
be asked what language I understand. It shouldn’t be that way. Before anyone is called an
American citizen they should speak the language of the United States. And for those of you
who just arrived: That’s English.
Editor’s Note: Further evidence of the trend in the U.S. this past weekend, it’s
estimated that 90% of the fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl were cheering the visiting Mexi-
can team in the 2011 gold cup soccer match with the U.S. And an additional “kick in the
As the completion of the bridge is finalized the paved multi-use trail from the Felburn Park
teeth”: As U.S. soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard pointed out, the final ceremony was
westward to the end of the Withlacoochee Bay Trail in front of the FWC office under the new
entirely in Spanish. Howard was outraged. Are you? Thank goodness America's game of
bridge is again open. If you have never hiked, biked or skated the trail you are missing a
football is not far off.
great adventure. There is a wonderful picnic area at Felburn Park with 3 large covered pavil-
Crystal River Councilman Selected
ions, large restroom facility and a small playground. There are covered pavilions along the
trail most accessed by vehicle if you prefer on the lime rock road west of the new bridges as
well as restrooms midway. The boat ramp east of the bridge is easier now that construction
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