Comments on: How Do You Self Identify?

By: shennee

shennee — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:35:56 +0000

Karla–
I will do my best to clarify.. I was raised with traditional values. Better to give than recieve, always be kind, and help one another, be grateful for all you have been given. I am “open minded” meaning, I enjoy all different types of discussion about all topics, and learning how people interperet the answers.. A lot of times there is no right or wrong answer, just a different approach on how to get from point A to B. This is perhaps a reason I am passionate about working for non-profits and enjoy advocacy/fundraising. I have people ask me all the time about my name, and heritage.. I am proud to say I am from Irish heritage. I believe most people are proud of their heritage. I know I always learn something new from people I meet with different heritages.. Politics, Religion, are topics no one wants to discuss.. Why is that? I would think we are all proud of where we came from?

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:26:50 +0000

Shennee, your thoughts echo America's renowned fame as a melting pot. But it's more than stashing a bunch of sardines from different bodies of water all in the same can. Internally we have a multitude of cultures - from Yankee to Southern. Anyway... What do you mean when you say that you have "traditional values" but are open minded? Does it mean that others don't have traditional values? What are traditional values anyway? Aren't they just the values you were raised with? You are proud to say you have Irish heritage. Can I ask why? Isn't everyone "proud" of their heritage? Is there anything better about one heritage over the next? Aren't we all people that have absolutely nothing to do with where our ancestors were born much less where we ourselves happened to pop out? Why is it something to be proud of if it isn't something we had any hand in? Let me know and help ease my confusion..

By: shennee

shennee — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:26:13 +0000

Karla–
Very interesting post.. I think America is a “melting pot” I do believe that cultural differences is what makes this country great. We can all learn something from each other and respect is key. I am proud to say I am from Irish heritage. I have traditional values, but I am open minded and love to meet people from all walks of life.. I really love to learn about differennt cultures, traditions, and religions,.
Great topic of discussion..
Good luck with the presentation. Very timely subject..
Shennee