This video is very intriguing. Libertarians tend to not all agree on every issue, just like Conservatives and Liberals. Open borders is an issue that I disagree with that is held by both Libertarians and Liberals.
However, it doesn't mean that there are myths on the side of arguments whether for or against the affects of immigration. You have those on the extreme right below, as parodied by the creators of South Park. You also have those on the extreme Left who believe its our fault, as the white Americans who stole the land from Mexico; and we are this rich, imperial, greedy, heartless, people that have caused all this illegality chaotic affect of illegal immigration. They are those on the extreme Left that align themselves with the militant La Raza, being translated, "The Race." I am very certain that if white Americans created a group called, "The Race," they wouldn't be around for too long.
Of course, there are those who intentionally create a myth that those who want a stop to illegal immigration and to enforce current immigration laws somehow want to "prevent" all immigration through. You can't say that illegal immigrants are "stealing" our jobs but you could say that they are not only a security risk but also help in the economic downturn with their flooding the "welfare state."
You see, it is disigenuous to not bring in the debate the entitlement society and how Welfare is increased with illegal immigration. See reports here, here, here, here.
It could be possible for open borders to work if we didn't have such a behemoth, welfare state. But I also tend to believe in secure borders and a nation of laws, even as a Classical Liberal. Because, I believe that our liberties such as individual, property, and life must be protected by a government limited in power but not limited in enforcing laws that protect Americans. A protection that includes financial burden.Being an advocate for liberty doesn't mean complete anarchism, no laws, and no defined border that is protected. I don't put my country behind and say that our Constitutional "liberties" must stretch to those who illegally enter and take advantage of the entitlement society, further weighing down the costs on every American. The Constitution does not allow or include non-citizens that break the law to live in the country illegally. This may seem rigid, but a free society is rigid. It takes rigid individualism that requires hard work and a principled devotion to law, family, and to other individuals.
I want to know what you think. Please comment and debate. Tweet your comments or questions. Comment on Facebook under this posting. Immigration is an important topic and all people of ideology need to come together to fix the problem and help speed up the legal immigration process.
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