All Indian arguments are wasted on me.
There are too many glaringly obvious reasons a civilized population would choose to conquer a savage population rather than adopt its customs. Give it a rest.

Yes, I blame the welfare system currently in play. Without it, Americans, and immigrants both legal and illegal, would have reason to get off their couch or starve.
Our current system invites the dregs to come and squat on our country.
I read yesterday that the greatest health risk to the "poor" in America is obesity.