> 4. Just as a minor point, can you imagine the feeling of being kicked out of the US after earning your Ph.D. here? I imagine it might breed a tinge of America hatred when they get back home.
Erm...so? No offense, but someone could trip and get hit by an American made automobile and develop a hatred for America. Not that you don't make other valid points but this is not something that motivates anyone to support immigration.
I should clarify that I personally am not much motivated by a concern of hatred of America overseas. But I know that many people are concerned about our reputation, and I am attempting to formulate a point of view that they may (or may not, I'm not sure) relate to.
Namely, that by kicking people out of our members-only club, we might be breeding resentment. You're right, though, any number of other things could contribute to the same.
Erm...so? No offense, but someone could trip and get hit by an American made automobile and develop a hatred for America. Not that you don't make other valid points but this is not something that motivates anyone to support immigration.