When I sponsored my soon-to-be wife in applying for a green card (she had a student visa), I had to substantiate that I could support her, so she would not be a "financial burden." This was back in the late 1970's, before the first amnesty in the 1980's

How about making it easier for immigrants to come to the US LEGALLY? Too much read tape for those who can help our economy and our society.

It may also be illegal to get drunk, say in public ("drunk and disorderly") or while driving. But you are correct - some legal acts are immoral. Cheating on the SAT?

Absolutely. The federal government has such a wonderful record in the businesses it has tried to run. Why is Amtrack so much more expensive than bus or air, in their best market, the Boston - DC corriodor? And state / local governments do a great job running inner city schools. What we really need is government banks to make loans to politically connected business.

There was book, maybe 5 years ago, titled "The Pact" I think. Four young men from Newark made a pact in high school, and helped each other to get through high school, to get into Rutgers, and then to get into medical/dental school. Last I heard all four were practicing their professions. Uplifting story.

They are called Scots, in paticular Highlanders. And they have always been very tough fighters.

The WMDs are where they have been since before the Iraq War - in Syria. So yes, we can still call people stupid when appropriate. I prefer to avoid name calling, but focus on issues.

Vesey, Could you cite some spurces for your claims? Clinton vetoed welfare reform twice before signing it. Then during his second campaign he promised to "fix it" (see his speech in Buffalo, NY), so it is hard to give only him credit for the reduction in the welfare rolls.

Gracie, As a college instructor, I encountered plenty of white kids who thought it was "cool" (or whatever) to do as little as possible. And tease those who tried to learn.

Not quite. The least skilled are not allowed to take those jobs which their limited skills qualitfy them for, if the the value of those jobs id less than the minimum wage. Jut one of many, many Lib progams to help the poor, which turn out to...hurt the poor. A better answer to low paying jobs is education programs, parental involvement, and community support, to improve the level of skills.

I was in the Army in the early 1970's, when the draft was ending. To try to boost enlistments, the drill sergeants were supposed to stop swearing at the troops, and they mostly complied.