The Europeans who came to America took it by force from the natives.  In some cases it was overt force - in others it was force as a result of reaction from the natives.  We also swung major deals with France and Russia to extend our borders.
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Now, the Europeans have surrendered this wonderful nation to invaders who don`t have to fire a shot or risk their lives as they move in to steal the bounty that God has blessed us with.
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Many Americans have given their lives for freedom and a value system based on <i>life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness</i> as well as the notion of <i>one nation under God</i>.  Though this nation cannot be said to have ever been a Christian nation (from its documents) its foundations are undeniably culturally tied to its European Christian roots.  It is sad to see the children, grand-children, great-grand-children, etc. of these noble Americans lose this land and its opportunity to peoples of other cultures who have no intent on being assimilated into the Christian culture.
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The seeds for our demise as a nation are sewn in a lack of respect for our heritage.  We have discounted that which brought honor to us as a people.  We are now the prey of lesser cultures as a result of our weakness as a people.  Just as Sampson lost his strength by compromizing his values, so too have we Americans lost our strength.  
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My prayer is that, just as Sampson returned to God and was restored for once last triumph, we Americans will return to the One who made us.