America Quote by Benjamin Barber
“By the laws of the land, people who come looking for jobs in America are illegal. But by the laws of economics, they are following the logic and laws of economics when they leave Guatemala and go to Mexico, leave Mexico and come to the U.S., leave Africa and go to Spain and Europe looking for jobs.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Jihad vs. McWorld, 1995
Economic migration follows market logic, contrasting with national legal restrictions.
In simple terms: People move for jobs despite legal barriers.
Key Takeaway
Understand economic drivers of migration.
Themes
migration
economics
law
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
academic
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- immigration reform
- human rights discussions
- economic planning
Key Concepts
globalization
labor markets
Questions to Reflect On
- How should law respond to economic migration?
- What are the ethical implications?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks often ignore economic realities.
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