Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Immigration Quotas vs. Individual Rights: The Moral and Practical Case for Open Immigration

Highlights of Immigration Quotas vs. Individual Rights: The Moral and Practical Case for Open Immigration by Harry Binswanger -- Capitalism Magazine:

"One has rights not by virtue of being an American, but by virtue of being human."

"A job is a role in the production of goods and services"

"Before the 1920s, there were no limits on immigration, yet our standard of living rocketed upward. Self-supporting immigrants were an economic benefit not an injury."

"Immigrants are the kind of people who refresh the American spirit. They are ambitious, courageous, and value freedom. They come here, often with no money and not even speaking the language, to seek a better life for themselves and their children."

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