Assimilation?

Muslim girls in America are now feeling the pressure to fit in. So, the new style is to wear their Girl Scout sash over their regular clothes. Click on the link to see the NY Times story. How sad is that our country feels better sitting next to a little non-Anglo Saxon girl if she's wearing the American flag on her chest? Shouldn't the idea to be accepting and welcoming of all cultures? The idea of a melting pot has never settled well with me because it implies that others must conform or assimilate into a traditional American culture. It is my belief that American culture is pluralism. It involves the intermingling of many different perspectives, religions, and cultures. While these girls should get involved in Girl Scouts if they want learn new skills and socialize with other girls, they should never feel forced to show off their Girl Scout attire in order to feel welcome in this country.