IMHO Homeland Security won't have credibility until it enforces America's borders vigorously and deports the majority of those who have no business being here. Until then, there's too much Homeland Insecurity, not knowing who is here who shouldn't be, and who may be coming here who may be terrorists or violent gang members.
The REAL issue with social security funds is how they are administered to people who have no legal right to collect them. THAT never is brought up for discussion and I'll venture it is in the billions annually (disabilities, social security and welfare payments) I'd venture to guess it is so high an amount, it would pay for excellent border security and/or we would be able to fund superior supplies for American troops.
Why would ANY foreigner become an American citizen when they stand to reap a lot more benefits simply by NOT taking citizenship, by saying they are addicted to drugs or disabled, dropping a baby on American soil, or learning quickly (albeit not necessarily in English) how to sign up for welfare and food stamps.
~Inevitably it is always about BIG Business is it not?
Prudential Islamic finance hub in Malaysia
By DALJIT DHESI
LONDON: Prudential plc, the second largest life insurer in Britain, intends to make Malaysia an Islamic regional financial services hub, said group chief executive officer Mark Tucker.
He said the company was looking at the possibility of establishing a regional fund management centre due to the growing potential and demand for financial products, including Islamic instruments, globally.
“This is because the Islamic insurance and funds industry remains relatively untapped and very few global players are offering these range of products and solutions,” Tucker told reporters during a media tour of Prudential PLC’s headquarters here.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/22/business/13731124&sec=business