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Privatize the Borders, Part 2

I continue my discussion of the immigration question. This diagram–and how I tweak it–may be the most important thing I contribute to libertarian evangelism. No need to PayPal me donations, a simple “gracias” will suffice.

Privatize the Borders!

I argue that Bryan Caplan isn’t radical *enough* when it comes to immigration. An excerpt: First let me deal with the question of the libertarian ideal. If politics weren’t an issue, and we could get the society we really want, I think both Bryan and I would want all real estate held in private hands. […]

This Will Not End Well

Bryan Caplan (a fellow pacifist) lays down the gauntlet: If Mark [Krikorian] brought me to lunch with an unemployed low-skilled native, I really would tell him, “Sorry you lost your job, but foreigners have as much a right to work as you do.” It needs to be said.

Bryan Caplan on Immigration

Caplan recently had a debate over immigration. He has posted his opening statement which is really good. Here are two excerpts: Let’s start with our [immigration] laws’ injustice. Imagine the U.S. made it illegal for blacks, women, or Jews to take certain jobs or live in certain neighborhoods. You wouldn’t merely object. You’d be appalled. […]

New Posts on ObamaCare and Immigration

At Mises Canada I have two new posts: ==> This one is fun. I just walk through a NYT article on New York state’s experience with ObamaCare to show how it is screwing certain people. Oh yeah, the article was singled out by Paul Krugman to show how great ObamaCare is. ==> In this one […]

Some More Touchy-Feely Thoughts on Immigration

In the comments of my previous post, Matt M. wrote: Bob, Even if you’re a libertarian who is in favor of open borders, is there not some legitimacy towards pointing out the fact that someone like Harry Reid is arguing that the Bundy Ranch situation must be dealt with harshly because “everyone has to follow […]

On That Arizona Law…

OK I have tried not to weigh in on this, because what could I add that has not been said? I just have two points: #1. I am NOT saying if someone supports the Arizona law, it’s because the person is a closet racist. I live in Nashville, and I have no idea what the […]