Canada is an example of a middle-ground solution. They have a points-based immigration system that prioritizes skilled workers, family reunification, and humanitarian needs, balancing economic benefits with compassionate policies.
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Canada has also just drastically cut immigration allowances and started ramping up its “ border” policies after getting “the balance wrong” on our immigration policies…also related, for the 1st time in a generation public sentiment is negative towards immigrants (and tangentially-diversity). Gah.
Immigration is a complex issue for sure. Public sentiment can change fast, especially if the balance is wrong and there's a strain on resources or other problems.
Canada would likely face more challenges if it shared a border with Mexico, due to higher migration pressure and socioeconomic differences. However, its structured, points-based approach and comprehensive policies could still provide a more humane framework compared to harsh extremes.
By those “challenges,” though, you agree with the OP that there would be no pretty and nice way to enforce that system that wouldn't harm people. There would be lots of nice people deported because they don't qualify based on the points system.
Might there also be harms that arise from a full open borders system? Doesn't seem fair to only talk about the harms of one position and not the other.
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