The human spirit is such that it strives for more. For better.
I don't have a family, no children.... but if I did.... and if we lived in some beat down POS town in Mexico.... you can bet yer arse I'd be casting a glance or two North.
You're relying on a line. They've got something a bit more pressing on their minds.
You know that sort of optimistic feeling you get when you hear that things are looking better in the Middle East... or when the USSR imploded, or when the Wall fell...
It's based on an inherent belief that there's a kind of core nestled inside of humanity which understands right from wrong. Understands freedom despite never having experienced it. Has hope despite the lack of any discernable evidence that could possibly justify it. And which ultimately prevails.
We were in shock watching Tiananmen Square; the sudden realization that these people were actually going ahead and deciding to display signs of life.
That we knew they had all along.
No.... You are not going to be able to keep these people down.
I suggest that you embrace them, hang out... know their women carnally, and just generally have a good time about it.