I Believe In Equality
The below portion is from a book that I read in the past. I believe that these same ideals could be used to change the way people (not just Americans) view each other. What do you think?
" Some people believe that America is a melting pot and everyone should assimilate to be an American. A thought such as this raises the following questions: What is authentically America/ Do I have to become more like you to be more American, or you like me? What are we assimilating toward?
America is not a melting pot; it's a tossed salad where all of the ingredients are needed to make a good salad and all the ingredients are acceptable for what they are. The tomatoes remain tomatoes, the onions remain onions, and eggs remain eggs. We shouldn't have to become something else to be considered American. As the world changes, this archaic attitude will continue to stifle growth, development, and productivity in America's workplace and communities."
--Calvin Mackie, A view from the roof
" Some people believe that America is a melting pot and everyone should assimilate to be an American. A thought such as this raises the following questions: What is authentically America/ Do I have to become more like you to be more American, or you like me? What are we assimilating toward?
America is not a melting pot; it's a tossed salad where all of the ingredients are needed to make a good salad and all the ingredients are acceptable for what they are. The tomatoes remain tomatoes, the onions remain onions, and eggs remain eggs. We shouldn't have to become something else to be considered American. As the world changes, this archaic attitude will continue to stifle growth, development, and productivity in America's workplace and communities."
--Calvin Mackie, A view from the roof