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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have more learning disabilities, ADD, and mental illness in the United States than exists in other countries because the people who couldn't hack it in their countries of origin immigrated to the United States, whereas the high-functioning people stayed there.[/quote]

you're assuming that it's the lazy, idiotic person in, say, Vietnam, who finds a way to get the U.S. and live here? Data is pretty clear that people who immigrate to the United States are more highly motivated and educated than the people that stay behind in their home country. Which makes sense! Imagine the United States was in huge turmoil and it wasn't safe and there was no economy to speak of. Which citizens would find a way to get to Canada, Germany, Japan, wherever -- the people who "can't hack it" or motivated, smart people with some resources?[/quote]

Agree. I worked near a top university and tech center. Got to know many people from India, Korea, China and Japan in education and tech. They were so smart and motivated and their kids were incredibly smart.  I knew that more motivated people tend to emigrate, but the notion was made very clear to me, meeting them, and was not just an abstract idea. Also, I’ve worked with many people from Vietnam who were boat people post-war. They did not choose their situation, but i would say 100% of them were smart, ambitious and incredibly hardworking. [/quote]

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