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Re:If borders were open by ben_w on Saturday July 22, 2017 @08:46PM (#14830287)
That isn't a major risk — why don't all the people living in relative poverty in your nation move to the richest district of your richest city?
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Re:If borders were open by skrowl on Saturday July 22, 2017 @08:49PM (#14830299)
Because they couldn't afford it. Straight-to-welfare refugees don't have to worry about generating income.
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Re:If borders were open by ben_w on Saturday July 22, 2017 @08:54PM (#14830312)
Refugees and migrants are different categories. Refugees are, in some cases, forbidden from seeking work, even if they want to.
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