Inviting Mexico to the Party

If immigration is any indication, lots of Mexicans love the U.S.

If vacationing counts for anything, lots of Americans love Mexico.

So instead of making it difficult for Mexicans to come to the U.S., and a hassle for Americans to visit Mexico, why not join the two countries--making Mexico part of the U.S. This would instantly end the immigration problem, reduce crime, and end expenditures guarding the border.

Most people acknowledge that Mexicans are industrious people; the U.S. like most countries needs industrious workers.

Most people acknowledge that the U.S. has a well-evolved economic and education system; our know-how could lead to huge improvements in what is now called the Mexican economy.

Everyone would win. No one would lose.

Next problem, please.

Prius in the Sky

Air travel consumes more fuel per mile than other forms of transportation. I once read that if we could accept slightly slow speeds, there would be a huge savings in energy costs.

Suppose airplane manufacturers could make slower planes with appreciably better fuel economy. Would you be willing to fly, say, an extra hour on coast-to-coast flights to reduce fuel consumption?

I would.