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Another question people commonly ask is why their gov'ts don't do more to stem immigration (both legal and illegal). The answer is simple, it's not that they can't, it's that they don't want to.
The reason why so many developed countries have turned a blind eye to illegal and semi-illegal immigration is because they know the majority of their electorate are fundamentally racist and it would be political suicide to openly promote a policy of encouraging widespread immigration. However gov'ts are also realists so they do it by the back door, they realize the birth rate in western societies is dropping dramatically to the point where in countries like Germany population growth is now negative and they know they need these new workers coming in.
They need the influx of young people and their children to provide the economic base for the future to support an aging population which is living longer than ever. Expenditure in the short term on education and health may appear as a drain on the country's resources initially but it is in reality an investment for the future.
Whilst I am in favour of immigration for the reasons stated I do believe all countries who have a heavy influx of migrant workers do need to drop the taboo and have a serious debate on the subject. This fear of appearing too 'moderate' in their approach to immigration and thus total avoidance of the subject leads to a disorganised and chaotic situation which exacerbates the social problems. This is an international problem as evidenced by the total inabilty of the UN and all other international groupings to reach agreement even in a limited area such as how to manage asylum seekers.
I also believe in the saying 'when in Rome do as the Romans do' and so immigrants should understand they can't import their entire culture with them. They need to understand exactly what is and is not allowed before they enter a country and if they find certain laws or customs totally unacceptable to their personal viewpoint then they should look elsewhere for a home.
I also believe immigrants as guests in one's country should show exemplary behaviour and so their admittance should be on a probationary basis. If they misbehave they should be told to leave.
In return they should be entitled to the same rights and privileges as their adopted country's citizens.
The reason why so many developed countries have turned a blind eye to illegal and semi-illegal immigration is because they know the majority of their electorate are fundamentally racist and it would be political suicide to openly promote a policy of encouraging widespread immigration. However gov'ts are also realists so they do it by the back door, they realize the birth rate in western societies is dropping dramatically to the point where in countries like Germany population growth is now negative and they know they need these new workers coming in.
They need the influx of young people and their children to provide the economic base for the future to support an aging population which is living longer than ever. Expenditure in the short term on education and health may appear as a drain on the country's resources initially but it is in reality an investment for the future.
Whilst I am in favour of immigration for the reasons stated I do believe all countries who have a heavy influx of migrant workers do need to drop the taboo and have a serious debate on the subject. This fear of appearing too 'moderate' in their approach to immigration and thus total avoidance of the subject leads to a disorganised and chaotic situation which exacerbates the social problems. This is an international problem as evidenced by the total inabilty of the UN and all other international groupings to reach agreement even in a limited area such as how to manage asylum seekers.
I also believe in the saying 'when in Rome do as the Romans do' and so immigrants should understand they can't import their entire culture with them. They need to understand exactly what is and is not allowed before they enter a country and if they find certain laws or customs totally unacceptable to their personal viewpoint then they should look elsewhere for a home.
I also believe immigrants as guests in one's country should show exemplary behaviour and so their admittance should be on a probationary basis. If they misbehave they should be told to leave.
In return they should be entitled to the same rights and privileges as their adopted country's citizens.
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