[hinckley buzzard]

In the 1800's the US Government did nothing for immigrants. Nada zilch zero zip. They sank or swam. About half eventually swam back home. The rest found countrymen for support while they learned English, became Americans, and prospered. The same would happen today if the government would get out of the whorehouse business. The whole illegal mess is caused by the gubmint in its drelection of duty. Likewise faciltating anti-american savages from muzzielands.

[eyedigress]

Assimilation came from the ability to find work. I agree.