My friend Elaine had a story about her immigrant family published in the Chicago Sun Times. It includes a great picture of the family who came to America generations ago. I am fortunate to have a more immediate immigrant in my life. Elsa Mora came here from Cuba when she married Bill. She has enriched my life with her stories and her perspective.
The men who work in my garage are from Mexico and Africa. We've gotten to know each other over the years. They make moments of my everyday life more interesting.
My cardiologist is from Romania. He loved it when I told him about Bill making a movie in his home country.
Diversity, inclusion, immigration are some of the most positive notions I can imagine. I appreciate the Sun Times helping to spread this word around right now.
You hit the bullseye, Joan. I'd add that population decline is the next big crisis, already a challenge in other countries. The survival of Social Security and Medicare will depend upon enough younger people to fuel the economy, pay taxes, etc.
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