If there's no problem (it helps the economy, etc.), Democratic governors (California, New York, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, etc.) should just get out in front and volunteer to take all the immigrants* no questions asked.
*Immigrants, not necessarily refugees. For all anyone knows some of those migrating are not seeking refuge but are instead seeking terror.
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Unlike my ancient predecessor, this Tullius hasn't had his hands chopped off. With hands attached I offer my thoughts on philosophy, religion, politics, and whatever else I find worth mentioning. I'm conservative religiously and politically (with libertarian leanings). I value reason and freedom but also traditions and "Oldthink." I relish being on the wrong side of history when history is wrong--part of a philosopher's job is to be unpopular. (Views given here may not represent my employers')
You Americans will have to get to the back of the queue, I'm afraid. These people are nothing but assets, and Europeans could easily snap them all up and leave nothing for the rest of the world. Germany and Sweden have already completely opened their borders to them, and I deplore the laggardly efforts and short-sightedness of my British government in making statements and gestures which might deter some of the migrants.
ReplyDeleteIn market terms, these are the cream of the crop. They are overwhelmingly Muslim and don't speak English or understand our way of life, so contribute massively towards our goal of diversity. Most are young men with charmingly unfamiliar views about women, education, apostasy, democracy, and sexuality. They have the cultural conditioning to express such views forcefully and en masse. Many have served in the army. Many are traumatised by war. Surely you can see why we want them in the UK?
Shame on you for attempting to hijack our warm fuzz feelings! Haven't you got Mexicans and Jamaicans you can let in and feel good about?
"In market terms, these are the cream of the crop. They are overwhelmingly Muslim and don't speak English or understand our way of life, so contribute massively towards our goal of diversity."
ReplyDeleteI sometimes wonder if there will come a day when logic overtakes them and the true prize will be the terrorists themselves.