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Originally Posted by Ashjuk
It would appear I read more into your original statement than you intended, and for that I apologise.
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No worries, Ashjuk. Manhattan was founded by tourists and continues to be a city of tourists turned locals. As someone who grew up elsewhere, I count myself among them.
The only Americans who can call themselves indigenous and be correct about it are Native Americans.
A local comedian phrased it this way:
"The teacher said, Christopher Columbus was 'exploring' the world when he 'discovered' America. I said, teacher, if you believe that, then I was exploring your fire escape when I discovered your plasma TV!"