I never knew elite trader had such a large Alabama representation...
Miami is better now than it has ever been before. Crime is a problem, just like in all big cities. It's not that much different than New York, LA, Chicago, or Atlanta.
And the problems with Miami probably has more to do with growing too much too fast (bad schools, poorly desinged neighbourhoods) than it does with immigration.
I'm a strong believe that developers should be allowed to build whatever the market demands, but they should also pay to compensate area residents and for new services needed for the development.
Right now, Florida developers are getting a free ride, but they should be paying for new schools, roads, and other such improvements to prevent the resulting overcrowding, just like in other districs.
The chikens have come home to roost in Florida as we are now paying the consequences of under-investment in infastructure.