My wife was surprised, when she immigrated here, at how hard Americans have to work for everything.
I explained to her that America doesn't promise to make anyone rich. What you get is opportunity.
Not everyone makes the most of it, and alot of folks fail. But they get the chance, and that's a damn sight more than most places offer.
Well said.
I was playing video poker at the Stardust on Friday and met a fine young Hungarian fellow playing video games next to me, mid-20s, and friendly.
He is new to this nation and embarassed by his english (which was fine, by the way). He says even on vacation he brings his english study book. He very much wants citzenship in the usa. He mentioned many times how much he loved the states and is tired of Europe. He wants to work in real estate in his new home of Florida, money and have a good life (wife, children) but also wants to enjoy himself and have a good standard of living. He is also not a greedy guy.
It was just a 5 minite covo but I knew he had the drive and dedication to be sucessful. If more homegown americans had 1/2 his energy and enthusiasm, the country would be a much better place.
Anyway, it shows to go you, a lot of people worldwide see this nation still as the land of opportunity, and indeed it is.