Guy Incognito
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It is clear that opposition to free immigration is both irrational and contrary to libertarian moral philosophy. Freedom of movement is a cornerstone of libertarian thought. No restrictions should be placed on immigration as a moral matter; where people choose to live is not the government's business.
And, like most libertarian positions, unrestricted immigration is the most sensible and economically efficient policy. Welcoming all immigrants, documented or not, is simply good and healthy for the economy. The people who immigrate are generally young, intelligent, and enterprising. An open immigration policy is like a reverse brain drain. We are getting the best of the best from other countries and using them in our economy. So this fear of immigration is irrational. What we should be afraid of is the day when new immigrants don't want to come here anymore.
And, like most libertarian positions, unrestricted immigration is the most sensible and economically efficient policy. Welcoming all immigrants, documented or not, is simply good and healthy for the economy. The people who immigrate are generally young, intelligent, and enterprising. An open immigration policy is like a reverse brain drain. We are getting the best of the best from other countries and using them in our economy. So this fear of immigration is irrational. What we should be afraid of is the day when new immigrants don't want to come here anymore.