Rush Limbaugh: Ruining American Culture

Rush Limbaugh discusses multiculturalism and its possible failings to America culture. Limbaugh believes teaching minorities about their roots hinder their “future as Americans.” He continues to say “If you want to prosper in America, if you want access to opportunity in America, you must be able to assimilate: to become part of the American culture.” This statement, personally, implies other cultures cannot have the same work ethic and values as “regular” Americans, which is a presumptuous statement to make. To a certain point, yes, incoming immigrants and generational immigrants do have to adapt to the American culture, but their roots do not discount their ability to succeed in American society. Limbaugh continues to state that multiculturalism

He notes the attacks on Christopher Columbus character. He even admits they may be true, but Columbus changed history and should not be discredited. It is true, Columbus did change history, but pointing out his horrible deeds in the process of changing history should not be ignored like our founding fathers. Limbaugh notes Dr. Schlesinger said “the primary culture of America is being ripped apart, criticized, denigrated, and people are being told to look to their ancient ethnic roots for salvation and goodness.” Limbaugh and Schlesinger appear upset that history could be portrayed differently than it has for generations because it has been taught by Caucasian males for generations. Professor Vietor has noted in class that a Native American versus a White American may perceive the coming of the new world differently. I believe it is beneficial to show these different perspectives. History can be chaotic, and there is no one perspective of history. The United States history and its people have committed many atrocities, and it is not harmful to convey these atrocities from different perspectives. They are important to show because history is not one-sided and society can improve based on accurate portrayals of history. Our founding fathers have achieved much for the betterment of our country, but also had flaws. It is accurate history to present their achievements and