I struggled with being a Latino growing up in Los Angeles. I felt very American. I still do. I went to 35 bar mitzvahs before I went to a single quinceanera. I could talk all day about my culture and what it means to me.
If somebody gives me his hand, I will not look at him with suspicion.
I don't think it's sacrilegious to remake any movie, including a good or even great movie.