Why America?

This may be somewhat controversial and seen as "unAmerican," but here goes.

I question why so many people still want to immigrate to America. I realize various types of oppression and economic systems would push people out of their own countries, but what pull factors remain in America? I feel as though the concept of the American Dream is slowly dying (if it's not dead already). Many people can no longer afford to buy their little house with the white picket fence and the car in the driveway. There is little movement within the social hierarchy, even among WASPs (at least from what I've seen).

We can't employ our own people, out health care system is shot, and the treatment of immigrants is pretty crappy. I can understand the political and war refugees wanting a better, safer place to go, but people that want opportunity? I'm not so sure they will find it here anymore.

Don't get me wrong, I love living here, but as more time passes, I see my rights being slowly chipped away and it really makes me want to consider Canada or the U.K.

Victoria Rader - Post 4