The Lost Melting Pot

What was once called “The Great Experiment” by some, and ‘The Melting Pot” by others, has failed, and gone cold.

Let me explain my thoughts.

We have Native Americans. They have been treated horribly.

We also have Irish Americans, Italian Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and on and on.

I think there is a mindset that fits into this, and it is destructive.

Language, no matter what anyone thinks, DOES affect thought.

Notice it is AMERICAN Indians, yet everything else is 'something' Americans.

The ‘American’ part of it is afterthought ….. secondary.

The original idea was to have many, many people “melt” together into a single society; United by a belief in freedom and justice. And yes, I know in many instances we failed miserably at that – but it was STILL the intention.

Now the intention seems to be to separate us, sub-divide, focus on where our ancestors are from.

In all this decisiveness, we have lost all commonality. All unity. All patriotism.

We are further separated into gender, and sexual preference.

We MUST bond together as Americans FIRST if we are to survive a nation. Celebrate your cu;ture. Teach your children about your heritage. But never forget - we are Americans first.

And as to 'freedom, we can NOT be hypocritical. We need to stop saying “I am fighting for my freedom” while denying others that same freedom!

The Ms California even is a prime example of this. She FIRST said, she is glad she is in a country where everyone can choose for themselves, then went on to state HER opinion. Apparently that was wrong? Why? She GRANTS others freedom to opinion, but then is criticized for having her own?

I do not ‘get it’.

I do not CARE what someone’s sexuality, race, religion, creed, ancestry, or gender is, but “FOR ME” (as Ms California said), I have my own opinion. What happened to the thought “I hate what you say, but will defend to my death your right to say it”?


Next; what “White Males” have done RIGHT to fight discrimination, and bias.

What Happened

I remember the America I grew up in.

Good people stood up, argued, defended and even fought for things that were right. When they saw injustice .................... Racism, thievery, spouse abuse, child abuse ............. they gathered and warned the villains ........... and the villains knew they would follow through, legally, and if needed even illegally. A brother, father, or uncle would never allow a woman or child to be abused.

In todays world, 2009, only convicts carry on the morality of making sure a child abuser is warned.

Today, only being 'caught' is a crime.

Also, it is NOT a crime if the person feels that "everyone does it".
Steal condiments from the local eatery.
Buy clothing to wear once, then return it saying you changed your mind.
Cheat on a spouse because you don't like the way they treated you last night.
Take advantage of someone that is kinder, gentler, or not as strong as you are.

Lying is common, where I remember a 'spit-promise' had meaning.

There were limits to acceptable behavior by men and women alike; certain things are just too despicable to say.

Now, we say anything - hurt those you love, drive salt into the wounds to further your own selfish desire to be superior - even tho you only prove yourself less of a human in winning.

I do not 'get it'.


In the next few hours/days/months. I want to talk about racism, patriotism, honor, duty, shame, guilt, and many other things our country had .................... but seems to have lost.

Next: The great 'experiment' of the 'American Melting Pot' has frozen cold.