We all should be called American and  not put down what race you are?
349299
I'm with Leanne on this!  I do like Americans, rather more than is fashionable in the UK at the moment, but I really don't mind that I'm not one.\n\nI get the impression of rather more national pride in America than we see in the UK.  In recent years our flags (the Union Flag and England's St. George's Cross in particular) have been hijacked by racist groups. This does not encourage the more recent immigrants to the country to adopt the national symbols as their own.  As a result we have a collection of sub-cultures which are not really well integrated into the whole.
883196
I get what you are saying. I understand about being proud of your ancestory and everything. But you should be just as proud to be an American. Ppl die to come to this country, and I know they would be proud to be called an american. There should be more american flags on cars and at houses and things! I agree with you 100%
723732
Calling us racist just because we are against illegal aliens being in our country is completely absurd.  If they don't like us they really should consider going back across the border where they truly belong. Americans shouldn't have to change to make them happy, or feel welcome.  It's not our responsibility.  THEY aren't our responsibility.
450778
tell them not to classify you as white or black but tell them that you are and every other person on the planet is the same ....WE ARE ALL HUMAN!!!!!
429914
I agree, we are all human, and color and race have nothing to do with it, we are all the same, I'm white and I always have to stand up for myself....you wouldn't think so, but lot's of people say we think we are better than everyone else or that we are all rednecks...but I love everyone no matter what race, we are all God's people....it's great you stood up for yourself, i would of done the same..God bless
804637
I am so glad your proud of your heritage, too bad your an idiot to go along with it. As for your question call yourself whatever you want.
1105096
People are people. Stop making race so important.
568618
I agree that it sounds kind of racist...as does the census.  I think that we should break down racial barriers and stop identifying people on the basis of their skin color.  Granted, having a heritage is important, but when it comes right down to it, would you not rather simply say that you are an American, instead of trying to separate yourself from the country that you inhabit?  I also believe that calling people [or yourself] "African-American" is designed as a racist term, as about half of the people that I know who came to the U.S. directly from Africa are white and from South Africa.  Yet, this term is generally used to refer to skin color and a history of slavery [which ended about 140 years ago].  In short, multiculturalism is not bad, as long as people remember where it is that they live, and the freedoms granted to them by the government where they live.  Although heritage is important, you should always remember that you define who you are, not whether your ancestors were refugees from Russia, or slaves from Sierra Leon, or immigrants from Italy.  So, perhaps the next time someone asks you what you are, if you have dual citizenship, then say both country names.  But, if you are American, then answer with "I am American."  If they want more details, then say "I am of ____ heritage."
784887
Not racism, a stereotype. Different word. It is a stereotype to call all Americans racist.\nA very incorrect one, too.
678643
American is the proper term for a citizen of the United States of America. While Americans speak the English language, they are not generally considered English by nationality -- they are indeed considered Americans.\n\nWhile many Americans will identify themselves as just Americans for their nationality, Americans also identify themselves by their  racial or ethnic origins or their immigrant origins. Some might refer to themselves as "Irish Americans" (meaning Americans whose ancestors came from Ireland) or "Japanese Americans" (meaning Americans whose ancestors came from Japan) or "African Americans" (meaning Americans whose ancestors came from Africa).
1141126
if you were born in america, YOU are american, NOT your parents and all your brothers and sisters, and everyone you know.  just you.
405708
Any races that are american?  You're ignorant.
398407
Its an insault to all of us. We americans let them stay in our country and they spit in our face. I think they should learn to respect what america is and leave our heritage alone.
400107
We shouldn't "bow down" to anyone. We are american citizens, most of us 2nd or 3rd generation foreign-born. Our ancestors had to deal with racism and religion problems and the language difference, and so should immigrants now. If they want us to do anything for them, they should learn English and about our culture and take the Citizenship Test, then we'll go from there.
995970
if you were born in the USA you are an American
603515
Tell them that you have a name, tell them what your name is and that in your country that is meant to be an ignorant word and maybe they wont say it. Or you can ignore it and just consider those people are from another country and maybe they don't no the history behind it why the whites in America used it because they were ignorant and explain about slavery and what African Americans had to do in the US to stand up for there rights.
1081792
It's a personal choice.  If you don't want to be called African-American, then tell them so.  I myself am Black and I also use the term African-American.  I may be wrong, but I don't think the politicians came up with this term.  I believe we started using this term as a way to honor our ancestors.  Check on wikipedia.com for the origin of the term African American.