It seems as though one of the functions of this forum is to provide a place where readers can state a problem, and then put forth idealistic solutions. Like call your representative. Or vote the bums out. Keeping in that vein, I have an unrealistic idea concerning the refugees at our border.
Following World War II, the U.S. addressed the aftermath of the war in Europe where several countries were in ruin and faced starvation. The Marshall Plan was created, where in a little over four years we pumped in more the $100 billion in current dollars. We were motivated by humanitarian concerns, but also self-interest in that we wanted trading partners and did not want them becoming communist.