'immigrants are at risk of increased violence, despite all the studies that say otherwise, because they don't assimilate completely, and this means we should forbid immigration instead of encouraging assimilation more' is absolutely one hell of a take, good fuckin lord
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where did s/he say that? I read something more like "second generation immigrants are at increased risk of alienation and atomization as well as crises' of identity and place, which often leads to radicalization and/or violence"
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this is the specific position. there are extra clauses here, please read with nuance.https://twitter.com/MimeticValue/status/991523550434676737 …
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The nuance really comes across as 'i only want Good Immigrants who know their place and won't try to assimilate too much, even though I just said not assimilating was a problem'
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I don't know how you're coming up with this hostile reading. My own family's immigration experience involved trying really hard to assimilate and leave the old world identity behind. That certainly resulted in some harmful side effects. Seeking a balanced approach has merits.
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Trying too hard to not assimilate is also harmful. I agree with
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Thanks. This is the essence of what I'm getting at.
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immigration is really hard and immigrants are incredibly brave people who are willing to face the unknown for a chance at a better future. they deserve our compassion and understanding of how hard what they're doing is. that immigration is actually common is incredible.
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