Slides Against Sohrab Ahmari
My UAE-heavy case for open borders
Opening statements at my Steamboat Institute debate on open borders versus Sohrab Ahmari were so brief that I failed to even finish my slideshow. Since the audience didn’t get to see the whole thing, I’m sharing it here.
Remember: This is the only immigration debate I’ve ever done where the resolution was explicitly about “benefit to humanity.” Which really does make the case for open borders open-and-shut. Enjoy!
P.S. In case you didn’t get the title of today’s post…
Sadly, there really never is an "open-and-shut" case for things like open immigration. As long as I've 1) made up my mind, and I'm 2) immune to all evidence, and I 3) have the super power of rationalization, you will never convince me. People say, "Nothing you can say will change my mind!" as if it's a point of strength.
The UAE deports immigrants permanently and instantly for minor violations of the law. How does open borders square with that?