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Re: What is the Future of America?

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Zythryn, you want the flat tax and the close family. Do you think we could accomplish that without absorbing several million new immigrants?
I think that would be possible. Why is one way of accomplishing it better than another?

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As far as education, 50 years ago, America was the envy of the world with its educational system, manufacturing system, and technical expertise, now we are falling behind in all these categories... why do you think that is happening?
That is an excellent question. I would guess it is due to the fanatical Christian Right and their war against science. However there are lots of possible reasons.
I gather from your posts that you feel it is due to immigrants? If so, might I suggest comparing geographical areas where education has suffered over the last 50 years with the influx into those areas of immigrants. See if there is any correlation.

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This is your world and you'll have to live in it. Health care is skyrocketing in cost, social security is running out, universities are overcrowded and prohibitedly expensive. How do you think 10-20 million more immigrants are going to help you?
Hmmm, good point I do have to live in it. I don't feel that the things you mention have happened soley, if at all, because of immigration. I especially don't understand your mentioning overcrowding at universities. First, do you feel there is overcrowding at universities? I haven't heard of this. Second, are you saying that these poorly educated immigrants are going to college? If so, that seems to be a good thing as they can then contribute more to our society.

As for the how 10-20 million more immigrants are going to help me??? Well, at the very least they are going to pay into our SS system and help it last a bit longer


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