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But from a purely financial standpoint it makes sense to make it possible for them to go to school - they're going to stay in the US anyhow
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Actually, from a purely financial standpoint it makes sense to require proof of citizenship for taking advantage of those things taxes pay for, and to aggressively deport those here illegally.
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Now, they also go on to say a lot about government securing these rights
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The point being that if you want to pursue your happiness in America you need to support America.
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it's become a particularly American perspective that we are somehow singled out among the people of the world for special consideration.
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It has become a peculiar international perspective that Americans are obligated to share our wealth and prosperity with others who may even actively oppose us in certain areas, merely because we are so successful. Many countries today think that we are somehow obligated to help them if they get hit with a tsunami or plague, and will even have the gall to criticize our contributions if they are too small.
To put it bluntly, we
are singled out among the people of the world for special consideration.
Our special consideration of
ourselves is perfectly sensible; I cannot fathom the thought process that would lead someone to find fault with that.