If this was a dictionary this would describe the term propaganda. Case in point this quote from the article: "Governor O’Malley and I recognize that diversity is our greatest strength, and there is no limit to what we can achieve when we commit to working together."

What happened to the words UNITED States. We are one people united into a nation. I am an American, period.

Let's look at the word as defined:

"di·ver·si·ty
   [dih-vur-si-tee, dahy-] Show IPA
noun, plural di·ver·si·ties.
1.
the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.
2.
variety; multiformity.
3.
a point of difference."

A couple of words here - difference; unlikeness - that go directly against the grain of the great melting pot. Take a look at he UN. Remember any successful endeavor they've accomplished? They play chess on a daily basis. The nation Syria come to mind? Plenty of diversity in the UN.

http://www.colorado.edu/conflict/peace/example/croc1975.htm

How about politics? The D's and the R's. Lowest approval ratings in recent memory. Plenty of diversity there.

Here's a good article on the issue.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dion-nicole/worklplace-diversity-training_b_977846.html

Or this one:

http://www.theroot.com/views/npr-has-bigger-problems-juan-williams

We have over 300 languages spoken in the nation. I'm a little tired of hearing about the - preceding the word American, Mr. Brown.

I think the problem is that some emphasize our differences to the detriment of our similarities. Some socio-political stances are so obsessed with promoting cultural diversity that they actually create wedges between groups.

There is a difference between promoting cultural awareness and being proud of traditions... and clinging to cultural behavior in fear of assimilation. The former promotes openness to experience and blends cultures into the "melting pot"; the latter creates xenophobia, bigotry, and divisiveness among a community.

For example, America has long had people coming to it and bringing their own cultures into the mix. American folk and country music has Scotch-Irish to thank for its sound. The cooking of Texas and the Southwest is the result of the Spanish and Native cultures of that area. Our children watch cartoons either from Asia or influenced by that style. These are all good examples how terminology, music, traditions, etc. have blended in and made us richer.

However, today some groups refuse to learn the majority language, refuse to associate with unrelated cultures, and remain in neighborhoods, churches, etc. where everyone is exactly like them. Special agenda groups promote this as "diversity" and demand we cater to this xenophobic behavior, when in reality this is "division" and is only making things worse.

If you want to be an American, then join America. Bring your culture into the fold. Don't hide it among those who are solely like you.

Brook a well written comment.

Baje, three major nations in Europe have stated that multiculturalism has failed. You speak of narrow minded when you answer a complex question with one sentence. Is that being narrow minded or ill informed?

Study history my friend and then build a time tested case.

Presently look to the Middle East and the friction there among not only the Jews and Palestinians, but the Catholics and Protestants in Ireland, Russia and their issues, Pakistan, Africa and on and on.

You think this country is any different. Are race relations any different now than they were in the 70's. Utopia is one thing reality is another.

Look at the violence in the sports world, e.g. soccer. Human nature is human nature and when we can stop violence that I might say multiculturalism has a chance. Just because you say it does not mean it is so, unless of course you are in denial.

Multiculturalism is thriving all over the world. Just look at Canada and Norway for example.

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/article/245223--multiculturalism-is-a-success-story-so-stop-whining

Sarkozy said that Multiculturalism doesn't work but France was never multicultural.

LOL What did Lafayette say?

Truth is stranger than fiction....do your homework!

I'm sure Lafayette said more than that, but who cares. I'd rather take a look at what the Founding Fathers said, which is now being depressed and eliminated in the textbooks our children study. I'm all for multiculturism, and celebrating our diversity as a Nation. it's what made our nation great. Division strikes at the core and dooms it's participants to failure. i.e.:-the Civil War, racial disparity, and refusal to accept assimilation. On the other hand, O'malley, the ultimate politician with great expectations, will do anything for the vote! No committees were ever set up to see that the Poles, Czecks, Irish, Germans, etc.,etc. got a fair shake when they stepped foot on our shores. But, as he's done before with the Mexicans, whether legal or not, he jumped at the chance for more votes by extending Drivers License and Educational Benefits to that group. My final comment is "It's for the Vote, stupid" !!!

Zoobie has it right on the head. O'Malley has to be the worst (second worst) Politician in the USA. They are selling America right down the river. God help us.

Zoobie, Lafayette is part of the founding fathers history, what you said in your first three lines is the connection. once you have the key you have to open the door and search more about it it will knock your socks off and why I cant come right out and say it., Truth is stranger than fiction and once you have the key, the National Archives in DC will back it up!

Teech and Grover, a lot of votes can be bought with government checks.

You guys are living in LaLa Land. Only citizens can vote in most local and all Statewide and Federal elections. Lafayette said nothing about "multiculturalism". Multiculturalism is thriving around the world. Look at Canada, Australia, Malaysia.....

Buzzy your arguments about the evils of multiculturalism are very similar to those offered as justification by Anders Brievik. Have you been reading his manifesto or something?

I think we should note that part of the problem in this debate is a misunderstanding of what "multiculturalism" means. Different definitions, usages, and approaches create miscommunications that lead to heated debate when neither side really understands what the other is saying.

Multiculturalism is a positive apsect when used to describe something, like a neighborhood, city, or even country. This usage simply means that cultural diversity is present, which is not a bad thing. Multiculturalism develops a political tone when it represents policies or agendas that promote diversity and equal rights.

To be clear, a better approach toward diversity is ~interculturalism~. Interculturalism is about creating a common culture that envelops everyone elses. Certainly people can be proud of their heritage and traditions, but they must also assimilate with the central culture of their nation. Similarly, that common culture changes over time as it assimilates the others. In the end, however, assimilation and adaptation is necessary to maintain a singular identity rather than a disparate group of cultures conflicting with each other.

I am perplexed by this constant questioning of the diversity and multiculturalism in our great country. Have we ever NOT BEEN a multiculturalistic society? Is it not part of the golden secret of our greatness? Sadly, when the darlings try to politicize it then we are walking on thin ice...not of our making mind you, but the making of power agenda moguls....turning beautiful waters to mud and then stepping forward in an omnipotent way to save us all!!! So very, very tiring.

Lorna, the trouble with this issue is not a freedom of choice by one, but rather a political correctness that demonizes anyone who takes exception to a certain agenda. Take for example the Clinton's, despite the fact that bellowed his office was in Harlem he lives the most exclusive white part of the state.

Where exactly does Bill Clinton live Buzzy?
..and what does this mean " .....fact that bellowed his office..."

Where is the " he lives the most exclusive white part of the state."

Are you pining for Old Dundalk?

Well Brook and Buzz, I am from the old, old school which just loves our precious "melting pot"....all the politicos in the world with their dummied down education terminology will not CHANGE who we actually are into what they want us to thing we are in their FORWARD march. Ahhh nothing like growing up around Lithuanian, Italian, Jewish, French, Cuban, Irish, English, German, on and on, and on....adds so much flavor to everyone's lives and for the politicos who insist otherwise we love the difference and enjoy learning from each other all the while enjoying pride in our various ancestory roots. Once again....politics raises its nosey little head for whatever agenda is on the books currently and do so much harm... time now to just cool it!!!. Another example of the death by a thousand stings being put upon our wonderful citizens from all over the world. Poor, darling United States of America, so wonderful, so beaten up on, so very, very tired of it all......

When I lived in Sicily some years back ,and the first thing I wanted was a real Sicilian style pizza. But to my surprise it did not exist! if you old as I am if you remember those little pizza's in school,That is what i was served, not like the style we have been eating for decades. Nature has its own process and we are at the top of "the Melting Pot" there was little Italy improved pizza as we know today., Jew town and other communities flourished living together as one, separate but one, When humans go against nature is you see it every day where the ethnicity gathers to together naturally in the human race, When you interfere nature like putting a tiger and a lion and house cat together you get chaos,utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order in nature, If your lucky as i am to watch a parent pass away you can learn, We are animals in the same process die We are a part of nature and need to abide by the rules of nature, Animals live together in harmony rabbits deer and abode by nature. Once you understand that you can move to "reasoning'. the use of reason; especially : the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of reason we can solve some issues and live in harmony. Brook correct me if I am wrong! it just need to put in in layman terms so all to understand..

Actually Brook... I was simply taking the opportunity to espouse my strong support of the melting pot and utter despair with the current political jargon (multiculturalism) and hidden agenda.... You and I appear to be on the same page. No argument with what you said.....Sorry if I did not make that more clear.

Steve, bellowed means he brought it everyones attention and made a big deal out of it.

http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/05/bill-clintons-house/

You would have to examine your own life and your personal relationships You don't agree with me so does that mean you don't except my culture? Who do you mostly associate with? How diverse is the group?

Did you know Michelle Obama required photo ID to get into her book signing and the Democrats also required photo Id to enter one of their recent events. So much for idealism.

Brook is takes a man of character to apologize on an issue.

Marty and crew up to their old antics. Back on the Sunday morning shows this morning with his buddy Trumpka. Once again, made himself look silly.
It appears that the Democrats and their Hollywood and Union buddies are doing something that Republicans could not accomplish on their own - elect Romney.
Even with Romney spotting Obama about 15 points with the minority vote, Romney could pull this off.
Don't understand the local and national stategies by the Dems - this blog case in point - let's bring ourselves together - by identifying yet another underprivileged group. The answer no matter where you come from is simple, educate yourself, learn to read, write and speak properly and look presentable in public - presto you will do well in life.
We have the Os saying we need more public sector hiring? For what. We have Axelrod completely out of control. I have to believe non political folks watch him and think - this guy is just not right. Don't know why the Dem leadership does not see he needs to be off TV - his appearance and manner just hurts them.
Romney's plan seems to be stay on message and let the liberal media develop issues that hurt Obama even more.
Not sure about Romney either, but things are breaking his way.

Steve, well constructed comment. A lot of thought and research went into that, I'm sure.

Here is just one of many links on the subject.

http://mediamatters.org/mobile/blog/201206070005

Here is another.

http://nation.foxnews.com/michelle-obama/2012/06/06/michelle-obama-photo-id-rule

Now as for the Democrats this is the link.

http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/2012/05/hypocrisy-democrats-rail-against-voter.html?m=0

If you don't like these then post your own that negate the truth of this story, otherwise next time do you homework so you won't look so foolish in saying I'm not telling the truth.

First read your retort to me and then tell me again how bright you are. There is a difference between Conservatism and lying--Fox News lies. There's a difference between present day Republicanism pure Conservatism--Republicans now protect the wealthy to the detriment of the middle class. Your references are nothing but supports to your lame thinking. Read "Whatever Happened to Kansas" and continue to vote against your best interest.

Ed, I would say that is one of the most poorly written comments I have read on this site. If someone told me your were a teacher I would question their statement.

A couple of thoughts here on your slightly biased remarks that contain a touch of racism. Your sarcasm is reflective of your inner thoughts often being used in destructive ways.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200706/field-guide-sarcastic-masters

I have noticed in previous debates with you, when challenged on a specific issue you suddenly disappear because your lack of facts do not support you conclusion. It's hard to comprise a retort attempting to justify 2 + 2 = 5.

If you evaluate your comment, you base intelligence with either being conservative or liberal. FOX is conservative, NBC is liberal. By what study is your assumption based on? For the record FOX is number one NBC is near the bottom.

For example - the term anarchists - refers to a violent group on the left. There are white supremacists groups on the right. I'm quite sure there are some nut bags on both sides.

Are you suggesting everyone vote your way? Are you suggesting the law should have no baring on issues because of ideology?

I think you might want to stew just a little longer before you mix your brew, because I am intelligent and will respond in kind.

Your last sentence goes to the crux of this issue: " ... we are all probably sexual deviants." Now is that intelligent or what!

"FOX is number one NBC is near the bottom." That just means we have more Dumbos in this country than we care to admit.

I also have to add a thought or more about the insinuation that a person that watches Fox News is unintelligent, a Dumbo, or just plan stupid is like saying that a person who went to private schools is not nearly as well educated as a person who went to public schools. Statistics would prove otherwise. The same can be said for the claim that Fox News lies. Independent fact checking websites have consistently proven otherwise time and time again.

Again, I ask what is the basis of your conclusion? By what research do you base this on? The ratings say more people watch FOX than most all other news operations combined. Are you suggesting the majority of the country is full of "Dumbos" (sic)?

Buck the ones I'm referring to is a specific group that shows up at the world economic conferences with bandanas and backpacks.

Fairleigh Dickinson University conducted a study that showed that people who watch Fox News are less informed than people who watch no news at all.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/73377350/Fairleigh-Dickinson-University-Public-Mind-Poll

"The Fairleigh Dickinson University poll of 612 adults statewide was underwritten by
WFDU-FM Radio and conducted by telephone using both landlines and cell phonesfrom Oct. 17 through Oct. 23, 2011, and has a margin of error of +/-3.5 percentage points."

That's how many people watch NBC. Not on the same level as Rasumssen.

Six hundred and twelve people won't fill a phone booth in the real world.

I think Jay Leno's polls are more insightful.

That shows how much you know. Keep contributing to the Dumbing Down of America

There have been a multitude of studies that all reach the same conclusion. Fox viewers are pretty dumb. Here is one from University of MD:

http://www.alternet.org/story/149193/study_confirms_that_fox_news_makes_you_stupid

A multitude is what number?

Here is your left wing news agenda. MSNBC at it's finest. U of MD is part of a liberal MOM agenda.

http://theconservativemonster.mobi/2012/05/27/msnbc-left-wing-nut-feels-uncomfortable-calling-fallen-soldiers-heroes.aspx

Here is another little ditty. An illegal without a high school education in this report cost the taxpayers $89,000 a year. Source is the House Judiciary Committee, not FOX News.

If you have to ask then you have pretty much proven my point.

ROTFLMAO You read a website called "The Conservative Monster".

The article from another source, Tribune, appeared in the Baltimore Sun.

After you watch the first part of this investigation and calm down I'll post the second part.

http://www.wthr.com/story/17798210/tax-loophole-costs-billions

Explain that one Mr. Steve. You need how to use the internet. There are a variety of sources on a particular story. Looks like you buddy Holder may be in trouble.

Seems I remember you thought that was a joke to. Still using the same old urban language I see.

What do your racist rants have to do with Celebrating Maryland's Caribbean Community?

Just the facts, just the facts mam.

"Old Urban Language"?? What the heck is that?

The LAtino Festival is in Patterson Park this weekend. I'll see you there.

Buck, we need you over on the new governor's blog. He and his wife chipped in $24 bucks to help pay for a couple of stitches.