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/…
"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.
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.
"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/…
"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.
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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