  It always puzzles me how immigrants change the way our country is when they arrive here. Don't get me wrong, we are all pretty much immigrants in one generation or another. I have a problem with people who come here and complain how it was better where they came from. "Then go back!
" I like to say. If it was so good from where they came, then why leave? And why force us to adopt their customs and bend our rules for them? (i.e. Turbans allowed in police uniform, and religious daggers allowed in school) A friend of mine had a great idea. The U.S.A should buy us out by giving each Canadian citizen $1,000,000.00, u.s. of course. We would all be instant millionaires! The Americans seem to have a handle on their patriotism. Immigrants are only too happy to give up their past and call themselves an American. Why are we so different in this regard? Happy 137th Canada! Here is an e-mail I received not too long ago; This says it all!
This is an editorial written by a Canadian citizen, published in a Canadian newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please! IMMIGRANTS, NOT CANADIANS, MUST ADAPT. I'm tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. I'm not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Canada. Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.
This idea of Canada being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Canadians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH and FRENCH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language! You can still keep yours but learn ours! We have many belief's and religion's and no one belief or religion is worth more or less than the other. That's what makes us so unique. We even have the right not to believe. If you want to participate in your community or belong to a group or organization, It is YOUR responsiblity to adapt to their rules and regulations.
Not the other way around. If the Maple Leaf offends you, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. We as a country of tax paying citizens should not be paying for you to abuse us with our own immigration laws.
If you want to make a lawyer wealthier then do it with YOUR own cash. There should be no discounts or freebee's to immigrants unless we're going to give it to our own unfortunate people too! We'll help guide you, but if there's a cost you have to cover it! This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our government gives every citizen the right to express his or her opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But once you are done complaining, whining,and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Canadian freedom,THE RIGHT TO LEAVE. 
