I personally believe that a democratic society is morally entitled to set and enforce a limit on the number of new immigrants admitted each year.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Movement of people is taking place on an immense scale, and from a European perspective, the number of potential future immigrants seems limitless.
At times in the past, the U.S. did not restrict the number of immigrants.
Immigration should be enforced in a proportional and humane manner.
I believe that if we are to continue to strengthen the social and economic fabric and future of this nation, we cannot tolerate laws that drive some of our best talent to choose between living in their country or with the person they love.
We're a nation of immigrants - there's no question about that. But we're also a nation of laws. I think we have to honor both of those.
If we want to set and enforce a limit on immigration, we have to be willing to say no to would-be immigrants who look a lot like our own ancestors, not because there's anything wrong with them, but simply because admitting them would exceed our legal limit.
The factual reality is that the vast majority of immigrants - legal and illegal - contribute more to this country than they take out in social services.
I don't know the right number of immigrants to let in.
I believe that we do our country a disservice when we make it harder for new American immigrants to abide by the rules of the road and obtain drivers licenses.
Ours is an open and accepting society, and has historically provided an avenue for lawful immigration to all those willing to accept the responsibilities of citizenship.