>On the one hand, you're saying that America's future will suffer dire consequences if the immigration system is not fixed.
Not exactly, but it will definitely help if it is fixed.
>On the other hand, you're saying it is such a hardship that people have to go back when their visas expire, things are tough for immigrants, etc.
>Just step back a little and think rationally a little. If things are so bad, then why _are_ people trying so hard to get in? Do you see long lines outside the Chinese embassy? The Indian embassy?
>Once again: in the 20 years I've observed the system, it is as broken as ever. And during these 20 years, we've been through the Biotech boom, Internet boom, and are on the verge of another boom.
All those immigrants can be easily turned into potential startup founders by increasing the permanent visa numbers. Many of them are highly educated and experienced. More startups = More potential good for the economy. What is your argument against this?
Not exactly, but it will definitely help if it is fixed.
>On the other hand, you're saying it is such a hardship that people have to go back when their visas expire, things are tough for immigrants, etc.
>Just step back a little and think rationally a little. If things are so bad, then why _are_ people trying so hard to get in? Do you see long lines outside the Chinese embassy? The Indian embassy?
>Once again: in the 20 years I've observed the system, it is as broken as ever. And during these 20 years, we've been through the Biotech boom, Internet boom, and are on the verge of another boom.
All those immigrants can be easily turned into potential startup founders by increasing the permanent visa numbers. Many of them are highly educated and experienced. More startups = More potential good for the economy. What is your argument against this?