[dekhn]

the history of humanity is defined by migrations due to resource constraints.

Also wouldn't more rich people coming to the country lead to more spending on goods, services, and real estate, which would benefit indepedent businesses and land owners?

[andrekandre]

  > Also wouldn't more rich people coming to the country lead to more spending on goods, services, and real estate, which would benefit indepedent businesses and land owners?

i think the better question to ask is, would it be better for the vast majority of people living there?