Sorry, while I recognize that USA is historically ‘A Nation of Immigrants,’ consistent with JFK’s tome on the subject of aspiring immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and including those like my great-grandparents escaping persecution, the USA is also ‘A Nation of Former Slaves’ or DOS, and the result of the national dysfunction of centuries of cheap labor schemes (including slavery) which are irreconcilable with the free labor system advocated by Republican TR, and Democrats FDR/JFK. Therefore, we must have an immigration system which allows a limited number of character/skill deserving immigrants but also respects the American free labor system, and most importantly is complimented by a system of education which provides ALL American citizens FIRST in World education/workforce training allowing then deserving immigrants and those fleeing persecution to compliment our upwardly mobile society. An immigration system must first respect the American people and their values as its prerequisite.
