Bill Sykes' Newsletter from America.
(December 2001)
An ex-Brit gives his views-(without fear
or favor)---of the American Scene
Immigration problems.
For several years we have had immigration problems
in the United States, but since the September disaster
we have taken a more in-depth examination of those problems
and find that, in addition to illegal immigration aspects,
we have been educating at American Universities thousands
of foreign students.
Many of these students from the Middle East, are being
sponsored, financially and otherwise by their respective
governments.
Guess what subjects, (apart from flight school training),
that these students are studying?
Surprise, surprise!
Atomic Energy, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Biological Chemistry,
Advanced Weapon System Engineering, to name but a few.
 I
know that the UK has many immigration problems, but at
least it would appear that many of the US immigrants are
at least paying their way, even if there are ulterior
motives pursued by the governments who sponsor their education.
One can safely say that on return to their countries
of origin, (that is assuming that they do return), that
the subjects learned at the United States prestigious
Universities will be being put to "good" use
by their respective Governments. !!!
Opinion:
I don't know how many of the people of this nation would
agree with me, but I feel that the time has come for the
American government to re-examine the old adage "Charity
begins at home."
 Also,
whilst not advocating "isolationism", I do believe
that we must reduce our generous monetary allocations
to world causes in the name of National Security, and
provide security to the American Seniors in the form of
adequate Health Care coverage, adequate Social Security
benefits, and other ways and means of supporting the welfare
of it's Senior Citizens and lower income families.
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