I was not aware of this effort and I appreciate the information about Kindertransport. However, using it as a justification for open borders—a radical idea that seems like it could lead to disaster if it were actually enacted and maintained—seems off-base. Kindertransport is a case in point for permissive refugee policy, not unlimited economic migration. That part felt a bit like a bait and switch, which I didn’t appreciate.
Given that the immediate previous heading is “Take seriously the idea that you may be doing harm”, I think we should give the OP the benefit of the doubt that he is aware that fully open borders might cause harms as well as benefits.
thanks for the feedback! I agree, I tried to focus on how relaxing visa requirements for people fleeing persecution can do a lot of good, and probably over-reached by naming the section ‘Open borders’ and linking the Brian Caplan article. Unsure what the forum’s rules for editing posts are, but I might change that section later.
I was not aware of this effort and I appreciate the information about Kindertransport. However, using it as a justification for open borders—a radical idea that seems like it could lead to disaster if it were actually enacted and maintained—seems off-base. Kindertransport is a case in point for permissive refugee policy, not unlimited economic migration. That part felt a bit like a bait and switch, which I didn’t appreciate.
EDIT: I changed the section title to ‘Welcome Refugees’ and unlinked the Brian Caplan article. Noting this for clarity.
Given that the immediate previous heading is “Take seriously the idea that you may be doing harm”, I think we should give the OP the benefit of the doubt that he is aware that fully open borders might cause harms as well as benefits.
thanks for the feedback! I agree, I tried to focus on how relaxing visa requirements for people fleeing persecution can do a lot of good, and probably over-reached by naming the section ‘Open borders’ and linking the Brian Caplan article. Unsure what the forum’s rules for editing posts are, but I might change that section later.