[JeffS]

I am and feel American.

My grandfather (on my fathers side), and great grandfather (on my mothers side) both came from other contries. I have the the greatest respect for my family heritage, and it is something that will never be lost to me.

When I hear the stories grandfather would tell about coming through Ellis Island when he was young, and the dreams he had of becoming an american, it is impossible to not feel a sense of pride. He loved bein Sicilian, and his family, but being an american was the biggest part of his life.

With all of that said, and knowing my roots, I have never felt an affiliation to another country outside of America. America is after all the land of opportunity.

Just my 2 cents.

-Jeff

 

[gsteinb88]

Jewish. Yes, thats my ethnicity.

 

[Dzjudz]

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Originally Posted by gsteinb88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Jewish. Yes, thats my ethnicity.

There are 0 votes for Jewish... you didn't vote Jewish after all?

 

[antiant]

but jewish is a religion...

 

[Dzjudz]

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Originally Posted by antiant /img/forum/go_quote.gif but jewish is a religion...

So? The question is "How do You Feel in Your Heart?" The answer could very well be Jewish

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[antiant]

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Originally Posted by Dzjudz /img/forum/go_quote.gif So? The question is "How do You Feel in Your Heart?" The answer could very well be Jewish .

hmm alrighty then

 

[gsteinb88]

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Originally Posted by Dzjudz /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are 0 votes for Jewish... you didn't vote Jewish after all?

give it a second...replied before i polled....(distractions R us).
And really, i feel closer to judaism than any country. I mean, my fathers family came from germany, my mother's from austria and russia, we live in america...but I'm jewish.

 

[Oistrakh]

What?

 

[Dzjudz]

Hehe, I was just messing with you guys

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Originally Posted by antiant /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmm alrighty then

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Originally Posted by gsteinb88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif give it a second...replied before i polled....(distractions R us). And really, i feel closer to judaism than any country. I mean, my fathers family came from germany, my mother's from austria and russia, we live in america...but I'm jewish.

 

[JeffS]

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Originally Posted by gsteinb88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif give it a second...replied before i polled....(distractions R us). And really, i feel closer to judaism than any country. I mean, my fathers family came from germany, my mother's from austria and russia, we live in america...but I'm jewish.

I realize that this is broaching one of the taboo subjects in discussions with people (politics, religion, etc.) but I am compelled by your post to respond.

I understand your feelings toward your religion, and I personally have nothing against your beliefs or life choices. I only say this so that you understand that I mean no disrespect.

I have to ask, where are you from? Where were you born? Where were you raised? Your family came from different countries, as did most Americans. Your don't align your affiliation with either of those, but instead to your religious belief. You list your location as Boston, MA, in your profile. Assuming that the answer to the above questions was America, why would you not feel like you are an American? If you were born and/or raised in another country, why do you not feel that that is "what you are"?

I ask this not to criticize, but out of curiosity. I have met a number of people that have family from other parts of the world, but were born in the states. They hold true to the country of their parrents origin, and not to that of their own. I find this to be a bit strange myself. After all, why would you choose to live someplace that you don't feel strongly towards?

I grew up knowing America as a melting pot. A wide variety of peole from all walks of life, and all countries come here. Each person brings a bit of their own culture to add to the overall combination that emerges. I've always thought that, that was one of the great things about this country.

Again, I'm not asking this to instigate a flame war, or an argument, but to get a better understanding.

-Jeff

 

[Mrvile]

I'm disappointed you didn't finish your post with: "See you on the ethnic? side of the moon!"

 

[LuckyKarma]

British

 

[roadtonowhere08]

Customs-wise, I have nothing that deviates from the American norms, so I feel American.

 

[jPoDTGN]

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Originally Posted by gsteinb88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Jewish. Yes, thats my ethnicity.

Yeah...um...Jewish isnt an ethnicity.....

 

[Len]

Chinese aren't Asians?
British, Germans, Dutch, French, and Italians aren't Europeans?