Americans, why do you say you and your family is Irish/English/German/Swedish etc

<p>Wow. 50% of this thread is rationally-reached opinion meant as a contribution, and 50% is a bigoted, you’re-wrong-I’m-right-end-of-story point of view. To have read a couple of books on the subject (which is just an opinion, not facts) doesn’t make you an anthropological scholar. If you don’t have a degree on the subject, it seems inappropriate to preach what you know as fact.</p>

<p>I already feel stupid for saying that, time for the meat grinder! And this wasn’t meant for anyone in particular.</p>