New Imigration Reform

[Swiss Mercenary]

To clarify for those of us kibitzing the discussion, is there a part of that document you wish to draw our attention to in particular? It seems like pretty standard immigration policy, no?

The fellony part? I think that's about it.

I think it comes down to national interests as well. For a country welcoming a 'factory owner', they benefit twofold: employment of citizens that will hopefully trickle down to stimulate their domestic economy, and increased tax revenue both from the owner and employees.

For a country welcoming a laborer, they don't necessarily gain anything. In fact, they may come out a net loser if the prospective immigrant becomes a drain on social programs, funnels the money back to their home country, etc.

And not all business brings long-term benefits. I'm pretty sure that having a Wal-Mart open in a small town of Mom & Pop stores will not necessarily bring prosperity to it. (Unless prosperity is defined by those people losing their businesses, driving down wages of their employees, and funneling the money back to their shareholders, and so on.)

Sure, it may have seemed like a great idea short-term...

If we want to be fair, wouldn't it only be right to evaluate what good the company will bring, before we let it open up shop, then? After all, we have no qualms about doing the same to people's requests for immigration.