Are we depending too much on the government?

I hear you about giving money and tax breaks to those who are not Americans. But may I challenge the idea of the fence? I agree with the idea of a melting pot concept America is famous for. There are many cultures who live within the United States. The twist is: those people are here legally and got here through legal terms. The idea behind the fence (and, I believe should be added: National Guard patrols) is to keep out illegal people. When these illegal people take and take and take...that is when the strains of a local, state or national economy is strained. As far as Native Americans are concerned, the land was taken for them. They were here and they were removed just like thousands of other cultures were. Should they be allowed to get it back? No. Consider it 'progress' (some poeple may call it that) or even a war prize. The difference is some Native American tribes are doing very well for thier poeple via casios and other services. They thought out of the box and made their lives better while providing for others. Other cultures...not so much. I would love to hear your opinion on this. :-)

Well, as far as the fence part of discussion I was referring to many people's views on immigrants. There are many people who believe immigrants should not be allowed in and some refer to the "fence" in those terms. I on the other hand do believe anyone who wants to enter this country has a right, as long as they follow proper procedures on it. (But then again I am a bit idealistic when it comes to right and wrong--and I can't even lie haha) And on the Native Americans I am nt so sure if I call it bettering themselves for losing their land. I understand the casinos and such and I do not believe there shoudl be compensention years later, it's just we need to look at our past and learn from our progress as people. I am curious as to your thoughts about outsourcing American jobs. Some people believe it does not exist. What do you think?

Outsourcing? Hmm. I am a big fan of economics and love to watch how businesses work, the stock market, etc. The idea of a system of economics, in my experience, is a a matter of demand and supply. Business have to make money, the very reason why they are in business. When factors get to the point where they can no longer make money or can make money in a different way there is a choice to be made. There is also a political factor which involves relationships, taxes and other factors. The world is a big place and if business can make more money involving other countries do they really have a choice espcially when the country they are in is experiencing a economic down turn? The idea of outsourcing, to me is a natural form of doing business. The idea that we, as indiviuals, cry about it is so funny! There are plenty of opportunities out there..we just have to get up and get it! There is no recession just people making wrong indivual choices with their time and money! What is your views on outsourcing?

It is a matter of not only seeing the cockroaches scatter when the lights come on (what does the government do when we are not looking!) but is there a point when people MUST step away from government. Case in point: the mortgage problems. Many people lost their homes due to the mortgage situation. Hmm. Would there be such a situation with the houseing market if people would have create a budget prior to closing the deal on the house? Here comes the government to the rescue. The recent checks to every American: Hmm, would we need the cash if people would learn how to save instead of spend? How many companies has the government bailed out. The trick behind a capitalistic society is money and business. If the business doesn't work it doesn't make money and it closes. New ones open up. With a government backing up everyone with a blank check book there is no need to take a risk. Sounds like a communist government situation to me!