>>>Ummm. ok, but doesn't answer my question.
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>>>Why can't someone who immigrated here, pays taxes, makes a living, doesn't get government handouts, etc celebrate their heritage?
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>>Have a nice time celebrating their heritage.
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>>If they are US citizens then their 'nation' is the US. They can celebrate their heritage (where they or their ancestors came *from*) however they like within reason.
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>>If their 'nation' (their country of allegiance) is something other than the US, then celebrate in their nation.
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>In May 1998 my son and I attended the Visual Foxpro Devcon in Orlando. Since Norway's national day is May 17th, we both brought a Norwegian flag to celebrate our national day together with the staff at the Norwegian pavilion in Disney World. I'm truly sorry if we offended you or anyone else.

You were Norwegian citizens here legally. No problem at all (unless you attempt to keep US Citizens from showing the US flag).

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>>Don't DARE to tell US Citizens they can't celebrate the US flag in the US EVER.
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>>>>If their "National Pride" is Mexican, then their nation is Mexico.
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>>>>My "National Pride" is based on being a US citizen, and I carry a US flag proudly. I'm not half American and half something else (hyphenated). My family has roots outside of the US. Those that came here became US citizens.
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>>>>I realize that the current regime apologizes to the world for the sins of the US. Luckily they do not represent me. I am proud to be an American.
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>>>>If people want to be Mexican, cross the border and stay in Mexico.