Milton Friedman: Mexican immigration is a good thing as long as it’s illegal By Philip Klein May 6, 2013 4:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Watch the legendary libertarian economist Milton Friedman explain why he considered Mexican immigration a “good thing” — but “only so long as it’s illegal.” Recommended Stories Iran's protest crackdown is an American national security problemTrump administration misfires on Second AmendmentDemocrats’ immigration policies have caused much more death and violence than ICE TagsMexicoPhilip Klein Related Content Beltway Confidential Iran’s protest crackdown is an American national security problem World Rubio says Maduro capture was ‘trigger-based operation’ Foreign Policy Rubio outlines strategy for restarting diplomatic relations with Venezuela Justice Virginia judge halts Democrats’ efforts for redistricting referendum in April News ‘No Kings’ organizers plan to protest ICE in next nationwide demonstration