<p>zoosermom, I know your experience is different from mine. And I do think we agree on some things. </p>
<p>I too am worried about our “way of life” not existing anymore–but primarily because of the decline of the middle class and the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a few. I don’t think illegal immigrants are the biggest threat we face, although I share the concern about what to do with them and how much obligation we have to help. The disease issue with the border crossers so far seems to be a story that’s being blown out of proportion to scare people, although I think we need to keep our eye on it. The bigger concern health-wise right now seems to be the anti-vaccine people around the country whose stubbornness is contributing to outbreaks of diseases we haven’t had to worry about in a long time.</p>