Re: "Not a public charge." I agree with that. Contrary to the propaganda, most of the folks we're talking about are in no way a public charge. (New Zealand puts a $40k cap on public funds flowing to immigrants, even if they are married to citizens.)
Re: "Not a public charge." I agree with that. Contrary to the propaganda, most of the folks we're talking about are in no way a public charge. (New Zealand puts a $40k cap on public funds flowing to immigrants, even if they are married to citizens.)
I agree. The actual effect will probably be minimal -- every study I'm aware of indicates that immigrants whatever their category are usually some of the hardest working people around -- but there's a substantial and maybe meaningful number of people that will make that century-old language a hill that they're willing to die on. A big fight that's easy to avoid.
Re: "Not a public charge." I agree with that. Contrary to the propaganda, most of the folks we're talking about are in no way a public charge. (New Zealand puts a $40k cap on public funds flowing to immigrants, even if they are married to citizens.)
I agree. The actual effect will probably be minimal -- every study I'm aware of indicates that immigrants whatever their category are usually some of the hardest working people around -- but there's a substantial and maybe meaningful number of people that will make that century-old language a hill that they're willing to die on. A big fight that's easy to avoid.