Minorities...

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Originally Posted by dsirkle

He's a rebel without a cause.

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Originally Posted by monty's dad

may I ask why not?

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Dale, I will have to disagree with you.

As for the question, I don't celebrate the day (unless there's some party of course, but then I won't be partying because of the significance of the date) because it is not the Independence Day of my country. It's that simple. I don't really feel any sense of accomplishment or pride to be in the country if it's their Independence Day.

Later, Matt

If this is not "Your" country... Than why are you here? I embrace my country every day. I love and cherish the land I walk on. I belive that any us citizen should love this country or leave this contry. Just my $.02

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Yes :gj:, and I have been living in the US for almost 9 years now.

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Bet you have a kick *booty* accent!

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

I am a U.S. citizen and celebrate July 4th which is the U.S. Independence Day. I know people who are immigrants from Mexico, they do not celebrate July 4th. They celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is the Mexican Independence day. I think it is kinda crappy actually, It's obvious they have no real use for the U.S. besides our jobs.

Disclaimer: I am not talking about all Mexican immigrants, There are some that call America thier country and celebrate American holidays also.

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Actually Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's independance day and most Mexicans don't care about that day.

It's actually more popular in the U.S. then in Mexico..

And my parents don't really celebrate July 4th.

I still pop fireworks and stuff, but it's not a big day.

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Originally Posted by temec

I know this sounds weird but it is for an AP English assignment. For anybody who is a minority/immigrant to America, do you celebrate the 4th of July just like any person who was born/raised/is part of the majority? My instincts tell me yes, but I want proof for an essay I am writing relating to this topic.

Thanks,
Conner

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I think this is relative, For Our family which we are originaly from Venezuela (South America) We celebrate 4th of July. The independce was achieved through similar ways like the USA. Venezuelan Independence day is the 5th of july, most countries around Venezuela have very close related independence days, since their Armies help each other out.

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

I am a U.S. citizen and celebrate July 4th which is the U.S. Independence Day. I know people who are immigrants from Mexico, they do not celebrate July 4th. They celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is the Mexican Independence day. I think it is kinda crappy actually, It's obvious they have no real use for the U.S. besides our jobs.

Disclaimer: I am not talking about all Mexican immigrants, There are some that call America thier country and celebrate American holidays also.

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This is very wrong and I'll tell you why.... Cinco de Mayo (May 5) IS NOT THE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! Mexican Independence Day is September 16!
May 5 is just a day people in the USA (Americans and Immigrants as well) have marketed to party and mostly drink... The only thing Mexico and Cinco de Mayo have related is this: "The Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862" This has nothing to do with Mexico's Independence... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo)

Beat you.:cool:

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Originally Posted by _Venom_

Beat you.:cool:

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Ya lol. :8:

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Originally Posted by cweimer4

Bet you have a kick *booty* accent!

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I do have an accent however it is not your typical heavy French accent, it more of a mix of several ones :rolleyes: (been travelling a bit)

People notice my accent but cannot always figure out where I am from. ;)

im mexican but born and raised here in cali. my parents came from mexico and we all celebrate 4th of july. we buy our fireworks and gather in areas around here to watch a fireworks show.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

I do have an accent however it is not your typical heavy French accent, it more of a mix of several ones :rolleyes: (been traveling a bit)

People notice my accent but cannot always figure out where I am from. ;)

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And you can forget understanding her over the phone..