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For my part, I find the issue somewhat more complex than
Posted on: May 25, 2018 at 18:41:09 CT
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the theoretical options of "regulating the labor inputs" and "securing your borders".
I'd be delighted if there were a mechanism by which the US gvmt or, more appropriately, the border states, could validate that folks entering the US have a purpose of providing labor, being tourists, planning to emigrate, etc. vs those who may be coming with either zero plan for the above or worse, a nefarious plan.
I don't think the concept of a nation having an immigration policy tied to the person's ability and/or willingness to contribute (to labor for example) and ensuring that policy is enforced (i.e., others not being allowed to enter freely) is an immoral notion.
Do you?
If that mechanism existed, one could then happily agree that there should be no numerical limits on the entry, nor other criteria (country of origin, et. al.).
Also, since the US has a massive, easily defrauded "welfare and healthcare" net, the issue is complicated further - you can't ignore this in the theoretical pursuit of an unfettered labor supply. Folks come here and believe it or not, some don't come here to work and some receive benefits and care that represent a very real drain on others because the gubmit takes from them to provide for everyone.
Edited by 90Tiger at 18:44:25 on 05/25/18
I'd be delighted if there were a mechanism by which the US gvmt or, more appropriately, the border states, could validate that folks entering the US have a purpose of providing labor, being tourists, planning to emigrate, etc. vs those who may be coming with either zero plan for the above or worse, a nefarious plan.
I don't think the concept of a nation having an immigration policy tied to the person's ability and/or willingness to contribute (to labor for example) and ensuring that policy is enforced (i.e., others not being allowed to enter freely) is an immoral notion.
Do you?
If that mechanism existed, one could then happily agree that there should be no numerical limits on the entry, nor other criteria (country of origin, et. al.).
Also, since the US has a massive, easily defrauded "welfare and healthcare" net, the issue is complicated further - you can't ignore this in the theoretical pursuit of an unfettered labor supply. Folks come here and believe it or not, some don't come here to work and some receive benefits and care that represent a very real drain on others because the gubmit takes from them to provide for everyone.
Edited by 90Tiger at 18:44:25 on 05/25/18
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For my part, I find the issue somewhat more complex than - 90Tiger MU - 5/25 18:41:09