Also, if the backlash is likely to repeal the measure in question but only partially likely then it may be worth the risk. I often read that we should be wary of backlash in case anti immigrant parties get into power, but if that’s stopping us pass immigration measures those parties are getting what they want anyway.
Atual cost benefit analysis should happen here but the gains are so large that I am optimistic.
“I often read that we should be wary of backlash in case anti immigrant parties get into power, but if that’s stopping us pass immigration measures those parties are getting what they want anyway.”
This assumes that the only negative aspect of anti-immigrant parties is their anti-immigrant stance. If they’re also worse on other metrics as well, then the logic doesn’t necessarily hold.
Also, if the backlash is likely to repeal the measure in question but only partially likely then it may be worth the risk. I often read that we should be wary of backlash in case anti immigrant parties get into power, but if that’s stopping us pass immigration measures those parties are getting what they want anyway.
Atual cost benefit analysis should happen here but the gains are so large that I am optimistic.
“I often read that we should be wary of backlash in case anti immigrant parties get into power, but if that’s stopping us pass immigration measures those parties are getting what they want anyway.”
This assumes that the only negative aspect of anti-immigrant parties is their anti-immigrant stance. If they’re also worse on other metrics as well, then the logic doesn’t necessarily hold.