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Arcturion478 karma

I'm sure you would have heard of the floodgates argument, which goes something like this :-

If you allow undocumented immigrants to come into the United States and to stay illegally, and then give them a pathway to become citizens while in the United States, this will encourage immigrants from all over the world to flood into the United States.

What are your thoughts on this?

(I've tried to phrase this as a neutral question, but feel free to ignore this if it causes discomfort)

Edit: Just to be clear, I am genuinely interested in the POV of someone whose life will be personally affected by how America decides to deal with this issue. We already heard from the 'experts', newsfolk and politicians on this matter; perhaps he will share a new perspective or insight that people not in his shoes may not have thought of.

Arcturion165 karma

regular DVD boys

Sorry, unfamiliar with the terminology; are you referring to the people who buy/rent porn from the store, or the porn actors you've met?

And if customers, why boys; I understand ladies watch (a lot of) porn as well?

Arcturion156 karma

Do you know what were the reason(s) your family decided to come over to the United States from Trinidad and Tobago, and if so what were they?

Arcturion147 karma

IMO what Daryl is doing is absolutely the best way to change hearts and minds.

We already know that presenting facts and reasoned arguments does not change deeply entrenched beliefs.

New research suggests that misinformed people rarely change their minds when presented with the facts — and often become even more attached to their beliefs

OTOH, one on one conversations on a personal level do.

Study Finds Deep Conversations Can Reduce Transgender Prejudice

Arcturion57 karma

We usually distribute information in illegal marketplaces

What is the risk factor of discovery? I.e. if the person distributing the information is caught, what punishments is he/she likely to face?