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Caroline's avatar

A data point to add to what you already highlighted— In 2022, an MIT study found that immigrants are 80% more likely to start businesses and create jobs than native-born Americans.

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Gary Gruber's avatar

There are thousands of Joses and Marias who have immigrated here, as well as the boat people from Viet Nam and Cuba, and others, who have worked hard, many going on to college and becoming successful and productive citizens. You are spot on with immigration, along with several other systems and policies, that are not working in the best interests of the country as a whole. And who is going to change these for the better? There was another great immigration took place in the U.S. "The Warmth of Other Suns" details the 70 year silent migration of Blacks from the Jim Crow South to the northern and western states. Six million people made the move, far outpacing any other migration within this country. The prejudice encountered was out of fear of losing jobs, especially in places like Detroit. Fascinating story when we recognize that the U.S. was built by immigrants, including our own families. Thanks, David, for you insights and commentary, much appreciated.

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