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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Original Mad Dog who wrote (53083)	7/16/2002 8:05:28 PM
From: J. C. Dithers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I would infer from your post that you favor immigration for diversity's sake. I just happened to mention Australia, but to continue with it, I would say that they clearly do not. It is not an easy matter to get citizenship in Australia, and a key requirement for any extended stay there is proof of an employment opportunity, financial means, etc. The integration of the Aborigines (the true natives!) into Australian society has led to much controversy and much bitterness, or at least that is what I was led to believe when I was there. We are all entitled to our own opinions about U.S. immigration policies. For myself, I oppose immigration for the sole purpose of providing "diversity." When I was a kid, we had a wonderful series of books for introducing us to children of other lands. I learned about little Johann from Denmark, his parents, his quaint village, his ice-skating etc., etc. Those books were enough for me about diversity. Yeah, I got it, people from different lands do things differently than we do. Next topic? I believe that we should invite people here who can make a contribution to our society beyond simply bringing their own traditions and customs with them. They should have an employment skill our nation would benefit from. They should have financial means so they do not become dependent on our welfare systems. They should come here wanting to be Americans, and take seriously their required oath to renounce prior allegiance to another nation, to obey our Constitution and laws, and to bear arms in defense of our country if called upon. They should view U.S. citizenship as a precious privilege, and not some kind of "right." They should wish to live among other Americans, and not in an enclave of their own ethnic kind. They should be respectful of the customs and traditions of their adopted homeland. I do support the generosity of America in taking in those who are threatened and persecuted in their native lands, to the extent that our resources allow. But that's just me.