Respect, tolerance and heritage pride

It's almost midnight and I'm here the only one awake.  I find that I do prefer to blog late at night when everyone's asleep.  So I'm just listening to some music right now.  A playlist mix of some country songs and some other favorites.  I can see Nick shaking his head right now.  He hates my taste in music, and vice versa... lol.  I really can't stand the type of music he likes... a lot of 70's/80's rock.  Oh, excuse me, he says it's 'Classic Rock.'  Anyhoo, I'm looking forward to our days hanging out and hitting up the antique shops and beach this summer.

So what do I feel like blogging about tonight?  Hmmm something deep like politics or spirituality OR something like... tomatoes?  lol  hmmmm

Tonight's topic is -- respect and tolerance for others and allowing people to show pride in who they are and where they came from. 

I so often see/hear Americans finding it offensive or wrong when others show pride in their heritage and/or country of birth.  Just because they are now in America, must they not be proud of where they came from?  It's a part of who they are.  I believe that showing pride in country is an honorable thing and pride in country can extend to country of birth or any other country their heart feels connected to.  Whether you are Greek, Mexican or Chinese, if you are proud, then be proud.  I mean, don't go overboard and do it in a tacky or disrespectful way.  Well, I'm sure "tacky & disrespectful" is in the eye of the beholder but yea, yknow what I mean! 

Love your heritage, love who you are and where you came for.  Your blood, your country, your struggles... your people.  Some Americans may never truly understand because they lack the empathy or ability to relate.  But, I still think they should try to.  :)  And if they can't, then practice being tolerant and respectful.  Goodnight.