Come Listen to the Story of Edward, from Venezuela

    Let's sketch the story of just one Venezuela immigrant, to see if it matches with what we read in the news -- and to see if all the social media outcry is justified.

   Edward. He arrived about three years ago on a tourist visa, and quickly changed it to a student visa. He came not because of fear of any violence -- he says there is none -- and not because of the food shortage. He came because he wanted to be a doctor. And, you can get better training and become a better medical professional here in America.

   So, he flew in, on a plane. No insights here on those who footpath it across Mexico. Still, his story adds understanding for why they come and how bad things are there. He left his family behind to pursue a medical career.

   Are the people there really starving? We see posts on social media of overweight people. Yes, he says. The average person might make $200 (not remembering if he said per week or per month). With Venezuela's inflation, that doesn't go far. Food lines? Yes. The average person is not overweight and if you see a picture of someone who is, there may be reasons for the obesity.