I need 8 reasons why the us should not annex the Philippines

1. Because no one wants to be under the control of America.

2. The US already has a lot of racial problems in its own country

3. The US is under a lot of national debt.

4. The Philippines isn't doing anything to them so why do they care

5. The Philippines is way too far.

6. They were too worked up to get rid of Spain so they want to keep their independence