It's still a threat, because the leaders of many countries look up to the USA and want to follow their political and economic example.

Also most people can't afford to leave the country and start from scratch

Yet the "Exit" line is shorter than the "Entrance" line in America.

if only the whiny socialist wannabes would actually leave the US. things would get so much better here so quickly. sadly they don't want to leave because then they'll have to find something new to complain about in whatever country they move to, so they follow the path of least resistance which is simply to stay here and keep whining and complaining forever

A lot of countries have at least some of these problems. I live in England, and only have work thanks to my main oncologist thinking that I would be a good counsellor

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unless you immigrate to Canada you won't be able to avail yourself of most of the Candian public services. Also, the tuition rates for international students are usually 3 or 4 times the cost for a domestic student. And they still have to get extra health insurance or pay out of pocket in many provinces. Personally, I'd welcome you here - but it's harder than most folks think, so I guess start planning early? One of my American friends even married a Canadian after going to school here for years and she didn't qualify for permanent residence until she was in her 40s. She had to keep going to school (as an international student) for ages because she could only get a student visa - and no school means visa is over and she'd have to leave. We need a swap program where a pro-oil/gun/etc Canadian can just trade citizenship with a socialist American. :p

You can search about getting a student visa in other countries, Europe, Asia. It is always good to know another language, moreover, I think the cost of paid education is much lower in other countries.

Come and study in Germany! Or the Netherlands (which has more courses in English). Your sister might like to learn a second language and then go study in that country later. There are ways, and the fee-free study programs are open to students from abroad, too. Good luck to you and your family!

tuition is more but you would have access to free healthcare if you're a legal student.

Those kids in cages are a part of the reason health care is so expensive..if they don't or can't pay..whose bill goes up.. Why yours...isn't the redistribution of wealth great