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| | '''Open borders''' is the mistaken belief, often politically motivated, that freedom of movement from one country into another is a basic human right. It is a radical notion that [[Border|national boundaries]] are unjust and that migrants of any other culture should be embraced. [[Immigration]] laws are to be ignored, under this view, while tolerance for foreign customs must be embraced, while integration into a new society is not observed out of respect and compassion for multicultural ethnic groups. | | '''Open borders''' is the mistaken belief, often politically motivated, that freedom of movement from one country into another is a basic human right. It is a radical notion that [[Border|national boundaries]] are unjust and that migrants of any other culture should be embraced. [[Immigration]] laws are to be ignored, under this view, while tolerance for foreign customs must be embraced, while integration into a new society is not observed out of respect and compassion for multicultural ethnic groups. |
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| − | No borders means no country. No country means no identity. No identity means a [[Sovereignty|sovereign nation]] ceases to exist. [[Illegal immigration]] destroys the fabric of society. | + | No borders means no country. No country means no identity. No identity means a [[Sovereignty|sovereign nation]] ceases to exist. [[Illegal immigration]] destroys the fabric of society. |
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| | + | Open borders result in more crime. In addition, capital resources are spent on migrants, most of whom have little or no education. [[Jail]] populations swell, the health system is burdened, schools struggle to cope, law enforcement and the courts are overwhelmed. |
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| | + | ==Supporters of open borders== |
| | [[Liberal]]s and [[Globalism|globalists]] support the abolition of borders, along with an eventual [[one-world government]]. For example, [[Hillary Clinton]] stated in a 2013 speech in Brazil that "my dream is a hemispheric common market, with open trade and open borders, some time in the future."<ref>Multiple references: | | [[Liberal]]s and [[Globalism|globalists]] support the abolition of borders, along with an eventual [[one-world government]]. For example, [[Hillary Clinton]] stated in a 2013 speech in Brazil that "my dream is a hemispheric common market, with open trade and open borders, some time in the future."<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Wolfgang, Ben (October 8, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/8/hillary-clinton-dreams-open-borders-leaked-speech-/ Clinton admitted she’s for ‘open borders’ in paid, private speech: WikiLeaks]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 29, 2017. | | *Wolfgang, Ben (October 8, 2016). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/8/hillary-clinton-dreams-open-borders-leaked-speech-/ Clinton admitted she’s for ‘open borders’ in paid, private speech: WikiLeaks]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 29, 2017. |
| | *Westwood, Sarah (October 7, 2016). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/open-trade-and-open-borders-hacked-emails-contain-transcripts-of-clinton-paid-speeches/article/2603971 'Open trade and open borders': Hacked emails contain transcripts of Clinton paid speeches]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 29, 2017. | | *Westwood, Sarah (October 7, 2016). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/open-trade-and-open-borders-hacked-emails-contain-transcripts-of-clinton-paid-speeches/article/2603971 'Open trade and open borders': Hacked emails contain transcripts of Clinton paid speeches]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 29, 2017. |
| − | *Hahn, Julia (October 7, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/07/leaked-hillary-clinton-speech-to-foreign-bank-my-dream-is-a-hemispheric-common-market-with-open-trade-and-open-borders/ Leaked Hillary Clinton Speech to Foreign Bank: ‘My Dream Is a Hemispheric Common Market with Open Trade and Open Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.</ref> In American [[politics]], both the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] parties support open borders (while the base of the former opposes open borders, the party [[establishment]] supports them). Republicans want access to cheap foreign labor for special interest groups and large donors. This drives wages down or wages remain flat for the rest of the population. [[Democrat]]s want open borders to expand voter roles and grow [[government]]. Creating a larger government increases power for those holding political office and access to more and more [[tax]] money. | + | *Hahn, Julia (October 7, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/10/07/leaked-hillary-clinton-speech-to-foreign-bank-my-dream-is-a-hemispheric-common-market-with-open-trade-and-open-borders/ Leaked Hillary Clinton Speech to Foreign Bank: ‘My Dream Is a Hemispheric Common Market with Open Trade and Open Borders’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2017. |
| | + | *McHugh, Katie (October 19, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/live/third-presidential-debate-fact-check-livewire/fact-check-yes-hillary-clinton-wants-open-borders/ Fact-Check: Yes, Hillary Clinton Wants Open Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2018.</ref> In American [[politics]], both the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] parties support open borders (while the base of the former opposes open borders, the party [[establishment]] supports them). Republicans want access to cheap foreign labor for special interest groups and large donors. This drives wages down or wages remain flat for the rest of the population. [[Democrat]]s want open borders to expand voter roles and grow [[government]]. Creating a larger government increases power for those holding political office and access to more and more [[tax]] money. |
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| | Both globalist European politicians, including President of the European Commission [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (November 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/28/eu-president-without-millions-african-migrants-europe-lody/ EU President: Without Millions of African Migrants, Europe Will Be Lost]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and American politicians including U.S. Representative [[Luis Gutierrez]]<ref>Binder, John (November 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/28/21-times-exiting-rep-luis-gutierrez-touted-open-borders/ 21 Times Exiting Rep. Luis Gutierrez Touted Open-Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and Speaker of the House [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Hahn, Julia (October 17, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/17/paul-ryans-open-borders-push-luis-gutierrez-exposed-2013-video/ Paul Ryan’s Open Borders Push With Luis Gutierrez Exposed in 2013 Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> have advocated for globalist immigration policies. | | Both globalist European politicians, including President of the European Commission [[Jean-Claude Juncker]],<ref>Hale, Virginia (November 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/11/28/eu-president-without-millions-african-migrants-europe-lody/ EU President: Without Millions of African Migrants, Europe Will Be Lost]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and American politicians including U.S. Representative [[Luis Gutierrez]]<ref>Binder, John (November 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/28/21-times-exiting-rep-luis-gutierrez-touted-open-borders/ 21 Times Exiting Rep. Luis Gutierrez Touted Open-Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> and Speaker of the House [[Paul Ryan]],<ref>Hahn, Julia (October 17, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/10/17/paul-ryans-open-borders-push-luis-gutierrez-exposed-2013-video/ Paul Ryan’s Open Borders Push With Luis Gutierrez Exposed in 2013 Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> have advocated for globalist immigration policies. |
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| | == Syrian refugees head to Europe == | | == Syrian refugees head to Europe == |