Why don't immigrants try to build their country? (Europe, Philippines, business)
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Most immigrants do build their own country maybe not directly but do indirectly Lots of them send their savings to their home country which helps their home country in their import bill
India and Mexico are big recipients of migrant money from the United States
In addition to money, countries like Brazil and India do a significant amount of knowledge sharing between immigrants and their acquaintances back home.
I am an immigrant from a very wealthy industrialized "first world" nation. While my reasons for living in the US these days are certainly of a much more personal matter, my initial reasons for moving to the US had to do with a rather restrictive and intransigent educational system in my home country. I simply could not pursue my educational goals there. In the US, however, I was deemed "exceptional" and thus, received scholarships at some of the nation's best universities all the way from my undergraduate studies to the dissertation process. At home, I was blocked from just about anything...
Firstly I am not a troll.....Secondly how are poor countries going to advance if there are no educated people sacrificing their better lives in the West and going to build something there? Would the British have reduced tax on salt in India if Ghandi didn't march to the coast?
You overlook a major issue which is how Industralized nations send headhunting teams to gather the best and the brightest in these 3rd world nations and offer them salaries and benefits that no domestic company can even offer.
For others who are not as fortunate to be able to migrate? I am not saying there is an obligation to build their country but it seems that they are not commited to their country. Why is this?
sugargay, what are some of the things that you think immigrants could do to help build their country of origin that they do not do?
For others who are not as fortunate to be able to migrate? I am not saying there is an obligation to build their country but it seems that they are not commited to their country. Why is this?
Good question. It's easier to just come here where everything is already in place for them. They can forget the fate of the folks back home, they never have to work on reforms, never have to make the effort to build schools, work for change.
Because individuals look out for themselves and helping the country is only good to do if it helps yourself.
Because Americans fought for reforms and social change. For example the Civil Rights movement -- that involved a struggle and MLK gave up his life to make for a more just world.
That's how nations are improved, not by everyone fleeing to the USA and the easy life.
I can't speak for all immigrants, but here's my opinion. I never considered myself beholden to my country. I consider the world my home, and although I can't travel wherever I want, I believe I have that basic human right. My country is going down the toilet (or so it seems) and it's not my fault. Why is it my responsibility to fix it?
For others who are not as fortunate to be able to migrate? I am not saying there is an obligation to build their country but it seems that they are not commited to their country. Why is this?
My tax bill begs to disagree. Or if there are gifts that I should be getting then I'm missing out big time.
It is actually very simple: the pay is much better. That's it for me. Even factoring in the higher cost of living, I am still making 2x and saving 2x what I would be able to in my country of origin.
Also, by leaving I practically created a job (the one I had :P), plus I send some money back that is put in the local economy.
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