[ClearCase_guy]

I won't disagree with that. But I think the point is that politicians ought to at least try to formulate a national policy of developing competent adults in this country.

Our politicians seem to say "let's import foreigners; screw the American citizens".

That's a pretty amazing approach for our elected officials to take.

[Alberta's Child]

But I think the point is that politicians ought to at least try to formulate a national policy of developing competent adults in this country.

You just hit on the problem right there. And I find it disturbing to read something like this on a website like FreeRepublic.

The last thing this country needs is another "national policy" of any kind. It's not the job of the government (i.e., the TAXPAYERS) to develop competent adults. If people and families can't do this themselves, then they should be sterilized or sent to live in a penal colony.

The only national policy we need is one that rewards success and punishes failure. Anything else is just bureaucratic bullsh!t and isn't going to accomplish anything.