[Vince]

The label is formed that way because its meant to be used among other Americans. The first part is to differentiate amonst their fellow Americans and the last part is to affirm the fact that they are also American. It would sound redundant and awkward to say ‘American-Guamese’ when a person living in America is obviousely American. But it seems you’re talking about something larger than semantics. You are framing this question as if to say that because people recognize their ethnicity as originating somewhere outside America and prefering to be recognized as that that they see themselves as removed from the American identity (whatever that is). Naw dude, societies ‘issues’ aren’t caused by people recognizing their ethnicities (from Ireland to the Pacific Islands to Toronto.) As a mixed heritage American I believe what’s special about this country is that we value collaboration over assimilation. That that idea holds true is what makes me proud to call myself an American. And lastly, I would be wary over anyone who would expect all people to fall into a supposed image of true ‘Americaness.’

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Name : Vince, City : Chicago area, State : IL, Country : United States, 

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