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Your proposal is a feel-good hurrah, but oversimplifies a few complex issues. No protections = Exploitation of workers. Instant green card = Increased competiti
by rpowers 9y ago
Your proposal is a feel-good hurrah, but oversimplifies a few complex issues. No protections = Exploitation of workers. Instant green card = Increased competition for Housing/public services.
So unless you think that lowly-paid immigrants with limited access to social services is the best path forward, I'd advocate for some protections. I agree with no limits. If a company can provide for the workers, then go for it. Otherwise, the US barely has enough financial support/ safety net for the existing population. Opening the doors wide open would put stress on that already poor situation.
- damnyou 9y ago> No protections = Exploitation of workers. I said no protectionism (in the form of visa caps), not no protections. > Instant green card = Increased competition for Housing/public services. Sounds like a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to provide those services and make lots of money. I wonder why the otherwise enterprising Hacker News crowd is blind to the incredible market opportunities open borders would provide. I truly, deeply wonder why.
- SolaceQuantum 9y ago> Sounds like a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to provide those services and make lots of money. I believe these were called slums and the entrepreneurs slumlords.
- damnyou 9y agoThankfully, with the power of legislation (TM) we can ensure that new buildings are up to modern standards.
- rpowers 9y agoYou said 'No $100k minimum wage' which IS a protection in favor of the immigrants.