America, since its inception, has been a place of opportunity for aspiring, high-skilled people.
The geniuses and artisans of Europe of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries flooded to these shores, enriching the society in many cases and making invaluable contributions to American culture – from our culinary traditions to newfound architectural styles – that continue to be influential through the present day.
This custom of selecting only the best and brightest is not anomalous to great nations throughout history.
All nations are only as good as the people which compose them: thus, any worthwhile nation would desire to enhance the quality of its people overall in order to elevate its global standing.
It just may be time to stop the birth right policy. It is being grossly abused by illegals to avoid deportation.