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Jeremy Anderson
15 August 2017 - 21:54 PM
If we choose to structure our society so that people have to work to live, then we would be outright dictatorial slavers if we didnt require that labor to be…
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Jeremy Anderson
15 August 2017 - 21:33 PM
Thats great and all, but how can you justify giving a united states job with our labor protections and benefits to a person who can go across the border after…
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Jeremy Anderson
15 August 2017 - 21:17 PM
This is kind of like the idea that we can give our kids a better education by just sending them all to the one school that has the best teachers.…
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Ryan Isom
30 July 2017 - 17:19 PM
The against the motion side failed to convince me that this motion would harm the economy, and I don't believe in prioritizing the benefits to local citizens rather than foreign…
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drew magness
15 February 2017 - 20:43 PM
The opposition brought up a lot of points showing how the proposition was idealistic but missed the pragmatic and real concernse that would occur with creating a literally borderless economy.
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12 March 2016 - 08:35 AM
On 2016-03-12 03:35:42, Beata Krawiecka wrote:Stationary.
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29 May 2015 - 21:57 PM
On 2015-05-29 17:57:31, Pigbitinmad wrote:I always said I could go to India and work cheap in a call center (and not be anywhere near as hard to understand). I would…
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Legacy IQ2US
22 June 2014 - 19:37 PM
On 2014-06-22 15:37:24, Chris Cohen wrote:I fail to see any merits in the Pro side's arguments (Bryan Caplan's moral blackmail fails to serve as an argument), and unfortunately , Kathleen's…
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20 May 2014 - 02:49 AM
Sounds like the real problem here is the lack of a universal government. Abolish the bad governments of the world that abuse their people and give the regulatory and military…
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17 January 2014 - 21:41 PM
On 2014-01-17 16:41:13, M wrote:Mr. Wadhwa has a reputation of speaking nonsense really fast and I wonder why he is even invited to a serious debate like this one.
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30 November 2013 - 00:55 AM
On 2013-11-29 19:55:45, John Alexander wrote:44 64955635Respectfully, I feel that the debate's position "FOR" was as shocking a position as I have ever heard suggested to be inflicted upon Americans.…
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15 November 2013 - 02:29 AM
On 2013-11-14 21:29:27, Elizabeth wrote:I would fall somewhere on the "For" side itself, but listening to the debate, the people arguing for the motion almost made me change my mind…
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13 November 2013 - 04:54 AM
On 2013-11-12 23:54:06, Steve wrote:Since the state allows citizenship to incur involuntary costs on others, the mere presence of someone who wants to simply trade his labor for someone's money…
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11 November 2013 - 03:59 AM
On 2013-11-10 22:59:53, Doug Sims wrote:While the debaters touched briefly on the economic impact of outsourcing by U.S. companies, I wish this had been addressed more carefully. I think outsourcing,…
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9 November 2013 - 11:31 AM
On 2013-11-09 06:31:06, W wrote:If global labor markets were completely liberalized, those on the bottom would rise and those on the top would fall until an equilibrium is found. How…
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9 November 2013 - 03:32 AM
On 2013-11-08 22:32:19, Hannon wrote:Caplan consistently demonizes America for selfishly not adopting the role of rich uncle to the world's developing nations. He and Vivek both advocate a system change…
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6 November 2013 - 06:26 AM
Bryan Caplan seems to think we can offer employment to an unlimited number of immigrants without any tax-costing benefits to go along with them. He said as much. But the…
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4 November 2013 - 02:49 AM
On 2013-11-03 21:49:48, Paris Tuzun wrote:I hate to be captain obvious but this debate "Let Anyone Take A Job Anywhere" actually means "Let's change the US immigration laws so that…
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1 November 2013 - 20:30 PM
The chance for abuse, corruption and deregulation is so great as we have seen with the present state of affairs it is assured to happen. Special interest groups must be…
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1 November 2013 - 20:23 PM
This is a no brainer, we know exactly what would happen...Jobs have been leaving this country for years and workers compensation here has been dropping drastically. The only benefit would…
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31 October 2013 - 23:38 PM
On 2013-10-31 19:38:38, Eric Wind wrote:This debate is extremely America-centric and because of that, I think it misses an opportunity to actually be insightful and relevant. Of course, if you…
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31 October 2013 - 22:00 PM
On 2013-10-31 18:00:45, John Becker wrote:Great point by Bryan in his opening statement that is incredibly helpful in thinking about and discussing any economic issue. The relevant quote is "How…
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31 October 2013 - 10:03 AM
Multi-laterlizing the labor movement would really cause a problem. Just like our government is getting around the law by extraordinary rendition, and let's not kid ourselves, this is bottom-line in…
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31 October 2013 - 03:28 AM
On 2013-10-30 23:28:45, Chris K wrote:In response to Kathleen Newland's argument: why assume that letting anyone take a job anywhere would mean that the market for labor would no longer…
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30 October 2013 - 01:44 AM
I agree with what Patrick S. said about the Welfare state in which we live. I believe it was Kris Kobach who said, in the May 3, 2011 debate Don't…
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29 October 2013 - 19:40 PM
On 2013-10-29 15:40:02, Mr. Econotarian wrote:"Wages for US workers have already been stagnant for years". Actually average real total compensation per hour for US workers has been rising. We just…
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29 October 2013 - 08:47 AM
This country has succeeded on the labor of the most ambitious foreign immigrants. As our society ages we need skilled labor to contribute to the support of aged-out workers. Also,…
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28 October 2013 - 22:54 PM
Allowing people to move as freely as goods and capital would make wonders for the world economy and rich and poor people alike. However, it will never happen. It's our…
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28 October 2013 - 08:42 AM
On 2013-10-28 04:42:38, ann nelson wrote:@ Scott I have lived and worked in other countries and STILL BELIEVE FIRMLY we ARE the premier cultivator or progress. China can do nothing…
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27 October 2013 - 10:36 AM
On 2013-10-27 06:36:44, Amaroq wrote:Yes, people should be free to immigrate anywhere and work anywhere they wish. But we have to establish the context this question is being asked in.…
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24 October 2013 - 00:23 AM
On 2013-10-23 20:23:51, June in PA wrote:Wages for US workers have already been stagnant for years due to the influx of cheaper foreign or illegal alien labor. With millions of…
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23 October 2013 - 19:58 PM
On 2013-10-23 15:58:39, Scott Moreland wrote:I am firmly FOR the globalization of labor, not only for those that would come to the US for opportunities, but also for those US…
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25 August 2013 - 04:06 AM
On 2013-08-25 00:06:05, Gloria Fleming wrote:I am glad I get to vote on these debates!!
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