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> I don't agree with the notion that we must "close off" the country in order to preserve said success. I would argue our success would significantly decline.
by almost_usual 6y ago
> I don't agree with the notion that we must "close off" the country in order to preserve said success.
I would argue our success would significantly decline. A majority of Americans believe they’re entitled to the lifestyle and resources they have. A lot of immigrants from poorer areas understand that’s false.
It’s why you see hard working immigrants being successful and their kids riding their coattails.
- Retric 6y agoImmigration is self selecting. People with significant developmental disabilities for example are vastly less likely to immigrate. But, that says little about the genetics of the population so in the next generation regression to the mean kicks in.
- almost_usual 6y ago> But, that says little about the genetics of the population so in the next generation regression to the mean kicks in. True but I do think America has a “dumbing down” privilege effect on the population. A lot of Americans are racist, angry, and think they’re entitled to their way of life. They don’t realize they need to do well in school because the high paying jobs they’re competing for everyone in the world is also competing for. If you’re against immigration you’re limiting your competitive edge and someone else in the world will put you of business (probably in China).