I couldnt help but notice the debate of America or the United States. So I would like to make a little history lesson if its alright. So before the Americas were founded this part of the world did not exist correct...? Well quick fact, when it was discovered it was considered the new world. The name America actually came from the first baby born in the first British colony. It was a little girl who was named Virginia Dare. But because she was the first baby born here many people refer to her as baby America Now as time moved forward more of the new world came to be. And after awhile many ships became lost finding new land, and confusing it with the already British colony, they called them America as well. Thats how North, Central, and South America were founded. And then the While Revolutionary War came about and we separated from Britain. Many AMERICAS love being called AMERICAS because we were technically the first America. Many countrys citizens shorten their name because it is just to long (Peoples Republic of China, DPRK, The State of Japan, ect.) so why should Americans (yes Im calling us that because really, what else would we call our selves?) be the ones to be told that we can not call our country by our respected and loved name? Im sorry but Americas are raised with the rights to say what ever we want and I felt the right to voice my opinion on this debatable subject. I personally dont know any American who is offended by this and I dont know why people keep saying we are? Also I understand that many, MANY, MANY people hate our country and they might find it hurtful that we are called America but really I dont understand why? You are not a citizen of America, so why doesnt hurt or offend you? Sorry about my rant but I felt this needed to be explained and I would love to have my questions answered as to why people dont like us being called America. Have a great night/day everyone!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:27:39 +0000