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It is complex. A lot of the original immigration was to bring in cheap labor to do the menial work that locals didn't want to do. In some countries like The Netherlands it was also people from colonies that gained independence but the people wanted to stay Dutch. Most of the immigrants though were workers who they thought would also spend their money there, but they mostly made money to stay home. A lot of the problems I saw was young people who felt disenfranchised. The cities now have many neighborhoods like my grandmothers that do not have Dutch people in them. She was only there because she curated a famous artist's home as a by appointment only museum. I'm all for assimilating people such as true refugees, but they should (as many do) become part of the community and not live in separate enclaves. The other challenge is to cultures. A country like the Netherlands that was occupied by the Germans in WWII for 5 years still clings to its culture and many fear that it will be lost forever.

I am strictly against immigration. It does not work. Either the person speaks the language, clean reputation and got a job here or they are not allowed in. They also have to get checked by the government every 6 months.

I agree. If you want to live in another country you need to contribute. I am all for adding new flavor to society, but I hate seeing cultural enclaves unless they add value to all citizens.

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