Quote:
Neil Sedaka - The Immigrant
There was time when strangers were welcome here
Music would play they tell me the days were sweet and clear
It was a sweeter tune and there was so much room
That people could come from everywhere
Now he arrvies with hopes and his heart set on miracles
Come to marry his fortune with a hand full of promises
To find they've closed the door they don't want him anymore
There isn't anymore to go around
Turning away he remembers he once heard a legend
That spoke of a mystical magical land called America
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Nothing lasts forever. There was a time when people from all over were welcome to come here and settle the vast continent (pushing the Native Americans out of the way). Those days are probably over.
Something like 10% of Mexico now lives illegally in the U.S. Can we accept many more, is 20% or 50% too many? Are we being mean or racist to try and control it? After all most of our families came here not so long ago.
It would be great if there was plenty of room for all who wish to come here but this feels almost like an invasion at least in the southwest.