whats with Using country's title before American? Mexican American,African American, European American ?

Question

wouldn't it just be best when you come here "LEGALY!!" ,shouldn't you just be plain old American. Otherwise we will have russian american or austraian american, the list could go on and on.Knowing your heritage is fine, but once you become a citizen your American , you give up your loyalty to the country you came from and pledge to defend this one from all others? Not knowing where immigrants loyaltys lay is another reason you recieve so much hate.

Answer 1

Dammit you are smart!

Answer 2

I was born here as were my ancestors,I couldn't imagine being any thing but an American.Call me old fashion or corny but I still get chills when I hear the National Anthem and see the red ,white and blue of my country's flag.
Ive traveled all over the world,Ive seen some great country's but nothing touches my heart and soul like coming home ,to my country,my America.
Perhaps people that use their country of origin before American feel the need to identify with that heritage.It doesn't bother me. I don't feel that need
I love being an American.nothing else but an American.

Answer 3

I agree with you, the problem is that South Americans are Americans too, so i think another form of specifying ones citenzenship is in need, in Spanish a united Staes citezen would be , an estadinences. so how about northamericans? Is true we are either for or against, cannot be in -bewtween. I would never call myself a Puertorican America, Iam a Puertorican ,period , living in the United States does not make me an enemy of anyone if I voice my opinions on the status of Puertorico, so you see is not easy, but if I were a Italian asking for citenzenship I would definetly be an American ,as it is as of now I cannot.

Answer 4

It is a politically correct way of dividing Americans..... concocted to weaken America by creating divisiveness....

I am an American..... I am not an illegal alien.... America First, all else second or less. That is the way it should be....

Answer 5

I agree it is me that also feels Just American is all that is needed
I want hyphenated Americans to drop the hyphen. If they can't just change it around and support he USA first then their heritage

Answer 6

Cause people strongly identify to their nations. A Mexican American wouldn't like the same food a European American would and it has to do with their cultures.

Answer 7

sorry but you can blame our government for separating us. some companys, and organizations get money...grants and other funding or credit for having not just americans.. but mexican..or irish or african americans in their programs. i think it is nice to know where peoples ancestors come from.. just for conversation and learning about different cultures etc. yes we are americans first and i am proud of it.... but the rest is nice to know also. and by the way ..people hate because you look different... or dress different. i have seen people with green eyes and blond hair and they were accepted until they stated they were black or jewish. and just because you come from mexico ..does not mean that is where your loyalties lie. some of us are smart enough to support what is right and fair no matter where our folks originated

Answer 8

I know what you mean. In Brazil, every one is considered Brazilian, no matter if they are black, white, etc. I think we should do away with label and just be called americans!

Answer 9

The so called point is to be categorized proving a popular theme here we are a melting pot of complete and utter bullsh*t.

Answer 10

i dont really mind saying where ur ancestors came from before american. we have to realize we're different. illegals just shouldnt be able to say this because theyre NOT american.

Answer 11

I disagree. Many people who enter this country legally enjoy prefacing 'American' with their country/region of origin, and this label sticks with the family for generations. It's simply a pride thing. You, too, should be proud of your heritage. Are you??