I had a conversation today with a conservative friend who at first complained that immigrants "steal our jobs", and later claimed that immigrants "are lazy and drain out social support system". These two claims contradict one another.
My own sense is that in general immigrants are more productive and have a stronger work ethic than natural born citizens, and I welcome them with open arms not just on a compassionate and equal rights footing, but on an economic footing as well. I would even argue that refugees, having seen what they have seen, are likely to be more motivated and be more productive citizens than the self-entitled people who are born here.
My only qualm would be some of the cultural baggage that immigrants bring with them. Some of that sentiment is no doubt my own anti-religious bias, but I think there are some valid concerns there as well. We didn't have any honour killings where I live until immigration really picked up here for example.
Thoughts?
Why has the USA been so incredibly restrictive on immigrants, and especially on refugees? Your Statue of Liberty may need to be forfeited, yes?
My own sense is that in general immigrants are more productive and have a stronger work ethic than natural born citizens, and I welcome them with open arms not just on a compassionate and equal rights footing, but on an economic footing as well. I would even argue that refugees, having seen what they have seen, are likely to be more motivated and be more productive citizens than the self-entitled people who are born here.
My only qualm would be some of the cultural baggage that immigrants bring with them. Some of that sentiment is no doubt my own anti-religious bias, but I think there are some valid concerns there as well. We didn't have any honour killings where I live until immigration really picked up here for example.
Thoughts?
Why has the USA been so incredibly restrictive on immigrants, and especially on refugees? Your Statue of Liberty may need to be forfeited, yes?