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Just noting how similar this attitude is to anti-immigrant rhetoric nationally, which is ironic coming from someone who has connections in liberal Berkeley. An
by noobermin 5y ago
Just noting how similar this attitude is to anti-immigrant rhetoric nationally, which is ironic coming from someone who has connections in liberal Berkeley.
Another note, "let Berkeley be like it once was" sounds a lot like "Make America Great Again."
- TedShiller 5y agoNot at all. Having a larger pool of applicants, for example from a large immigrant population, can only help. If I were hiring, or selecting the best students, I would want to make my selection from the largest possible pool.
- umeshunni 5y ago> how similar this attitude is to anti-immigrant rhetoric nationally, which is ironic coming from someone who has connections in liberal Berkeley If you live in the area, you'll quickly realize that the typical Bay Area Nimby is no less Xenophobia than the Trump supporters they vehemently despise. "All are welcome (but just don't move here)"
- TedShiller 5y agoI would like to have the luxury to call myself a NIMBY. One day, maybe. Unfortunately building more housing won't mean I can afford a house. But I wish it would.