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From an economics point of view, we should allow the free movement of labor (people) because we already allow the free movement of capital (money) across border
by apayan 10y ago
From an economics point of view, we should allow the free movement of labor (people) because we already allow the free movement of capital (money) across borders. If my understanding is correct, this is one of the pillars of the European Union.
However, I think looking at it as a basic human right is more appropriate. Restricting people crossing borders is simply institutional racism. Countries are granting permission to enter/not enter based on the person's race. If this were any other context, people would be screaming racism. But because it's become so typical over the past 150 years, nobody calls it for what it is anymore.
- gurkendoktor 10y ago> nobody calls it for what it is anymore. Because it isn't. What about the DMZ between the Koreas, the Berlin wall, the Taiwan strait? If a country leaves the Schengen area, does their citizens' race change? And which race can stroll into the US without a visa? Some countries make it easier for people of the right ancestry to apply for citizenship, but it's more complicated than plain racism.