If there is something I personally value is hard work and education. I am not a "Socialist" or "Commie" (sigh) :rolleyes:

...Im not going to speak to the other poisonous comments and gross generalizations...because its childish and unproductive.

The Asians/Africans y that come to this country are a different lot than those here.

Im of the opinion that most immigrants that come here already have a plan, have some measure of education and (contrary to what you may think)some money.

It takes a GREAT deal of money and time to get here to the states from say Vietnam or Nigeria. These people are already the upper middle class of their respective nations and know the system.

Generally, the further the nation is to the US, the harder it is to get here therefore a rarer type of person is required to emerge.

So it is a VERY special type of (Aka rare) person to go from flies in your mush to American success story.

MOST people who come here from Africa/Asia are sons/daughters of the well to do-ish or part of a special program

They work hard, send their kids to college and generally do well for themselves because they have foundation.

This foundation of values was built by their family, schools, and culture. A foundation allowed by their environment to bud for whatever reason (stability, family support,education) in their home nation and blossom here in the states.

The part where you are correct is the lack of basic foundation.
At least I think thats what you are trying to say.

Without a basic foundation of right and wrong, hard work, dedication as children devastating problems occur.

I dont like to stomp on the poor for making stupid decisions because "there but for grace of God, go I".

Where would any of us be without foundation.
Where would you be without yours?

I would imagine that without a father I would be someplace different, less of a man

I would imagine that if my mother had to work two jobs as a housecleaner and at diner she would not really have time to truly guide me and only hope the school can help. Maybe less of a moral compass

I would imagine that with my prison type school with overworked or under-experienced teachers graduation hopes look dim...who gives a shit anyway... college haha

No manhood, no moral compass, no education...now get out there and make good choices son.

I have a graduate education, career, family and strong community.
I am not a self made man. I am the product of the love and support of my family, friends, teachers, scoutmaster, employers and down to the little nun that scared the crap out of me when age 8.
I owe them everything and honor them by living a good and loving life.

Begin to take those people out of my life and I am a different, probably worse person.

Poverty is difficult dilemma because it necessitates addressing of many socioeconomic problems.

Problems that simply taking away their food stamps to "encourage them" to be "get with the system" wont help.

They will just turn to crime, we'll put them in jail and we get to pay for them there. Only here they will get an education...only a different type of education.

Life is not as simple as you think my crazy friend.