So here's a thread of articles, facts, and graphs that you can use in the immigration debate.
Economic reasons:
1. They pay for the retirements of the native-born.
2. They are highly entrepreneurial.
3. They help keep America the center of the world economy.
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The "nation of immigrants" thing isn't just elite propaganda. It's reflected in all the polls. bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
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"Immigrants take jobs away from the native-born!"
"Immigrants lower native-born wages!"
Are these true?
Probably not.
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He does. But he's in the distinct minority. And the research methods he uses are often suspect.
The vast weight of evidence is against Borjas.
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"We just want to enforce the law! We like LEGAL immigration, just not ILLEGAL!"
Well, guess what: The number of illegal immigrants living in America has actually FALLEN, not risen, over the last decade.
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Enforcing the law is good, but most Americans agree it's not worth turning our society into a police state just to kick out people who live here.
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"Immigrants are a drain on government resources!"
As it turns out, all but the least educated immigrants are a net POSITIVE for government budgets. bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
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"Immigrants don't assimilate!"
Well, yes they do. bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
What's more, today's immigrants intermarry at very high rates - a sure sign that they're integrating into America.
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Immigrants are not importing foreign values that are going to displace traditional American values.
"Immigrants come from shithole countries, so they'll make America a shithole too!"
Guess what: Immigrants from poor countries in Africa and elsewhere do really well in America. bloomberg.com/view/articles/…
There are few good reasons to tighten restrictions.
Happy debating!
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