Recently I was coming back from China to the US with an American airline. A couple on the plane had a baby, who they just adopted in China and were bringing back home. A flight attendant was passing by and made a remark: "When she learns to talk, teach her to say 'Thank you, America' ".
I don't know how the couple reacted, but I felt that the comment was offensive. I mean, this baby is their child now and she is (or soon will be) an American citizen herself; moreover, not only the baby needed parents, the parents also wanted a baby, so both sides are equaly greatful. And the comment implies that their child is somewhat inferior and should not forget she is adopted, while biological children of American parents should be more confident and have more rights.
Do you also think this remark was insulting, or is it just me?
2007-04-28
02:27:00
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Kaytee
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