Gentlemen (and ladies)...
The biggest problem we face are our own immigration policies and laws
There is a very good chance that the above poster would not be here if we had the same immigration policy in the 1900s that we have now.
Think about it
We should not be fearful or xenophobic about allowing immigrants in. Yes, give them background checks. Yes, restrict immigration from certain parts of the world (like the Middle East), but realize that people that are willing to risk everything and move to a new country and a new culture tend to be the best and the brightest. Not necessarily the richest or best educated, but they are definitely people with initiative that are willing to work hard, take risks, and do whatever it takes to improve their family's future.
We don't have enough of that ethic in the US
Iowanian (rightly so) is complaining about the wellfare state that we currently have. Did it ever occur to anybody that these people (especially their kids) need competition and examples? If you want to bring back the American work ethic ~ hard work, a handshake deal ~ understand that this reputation was created by immigrants.
If you want to get serious about immigration...
Then let's stop all this silly talk about walls and fix the source of the problem. Insist that our entire immigration policy be revamped to the idea of 'open' immigration. Most national politicians know this, it's just not politically popular to talk about it.
Luz
don't be what the politicians call 'sheep' ~ think it through and make them face the real issues...