Immigrants should be self-sufficient

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Supporters of mass immigration often justify their position by assuring us that immigrants do not use welfare and are a net benefit to society, so we should welcome more of them.

But when the Trump administration proposes new regulations that would make it harder for immigrants who use welfare programs to obtain permanent residence, suddenly, it is the end of the world. Supporters of mass migration want to have it both ways, but we should not let them.

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