Without Borders, There Is No Nation

“Without borders, there is no nation” Bernie Sanders spoke to a far-left audience during Tim Dillon’s show:

“[Donald] Trump handled border security better. I’m not a fan of Trump, but we need secure borders.” he mentioned. “It’s really not that hard. [Joe] Biden hasn’t accomplished that.”

Sanders’ position on border security is quite rare among Democrats these days. The party is largely influenced by anti-border progressives who seem to prioritize outsiders over their fellow citizens.

Many young progressives have distanced Sanders from his previous approaches to border defense, perhaps because they hold significant sway in his national campaign.

Back in 2015, Sanders pushed back against calls for open borders, labeling the idea as a ploy by the Koch brothers. “Open borders? No way.”

Progressive writer Dylan Matthews from Vox.com noted the apprehension that Sanders’ pro-American stance generates among progressives.

“I was kind of let down, though not shocked, by the intense fear Bernie showed about this topic,” said my colleague Ezra Klein in an interview. “Open borders?” he cut in. “No, that’s what the Koch brothers proposed.” He argued that the idea was a right-wing scheme aiming to inundate the U.S. with low-cost labor, ultimately undermining wages for established workers. “We have a moral responsibility to collaborate with other developed nations on international poverty. But we can’t do that by diminishing the livelihood of our own citizens,” he stated.

In truth, borders create a situation where American workers benefit from a “tight labor market,” compelling employers to offer competitive hours and wages.

A tight labor market also compels investors to innovate, improving technology and productivity, which can lead to higher wages for the workforce.

Having clear borders also helps prevent politicians and business leaders from using an influx of workers to distract from mishandling issues like education or underinvestment in vital areas.

Borders, therefore, not only facilitate economic collaboration but also urge both employees and investors to tackle shared challenges and foster mutual prosperity.

The preference of progressives for immigrants over citizens was evident when Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) stated, “San Franciscans stand by the patriotic immigrants who are revitalizing America.”

While President Donald Trump has dealt with issues at the border stemming from Biden’s progressive influences, he hasn’t tackled the complications brought by the extensive employment of visa workers, including airport and H-1B immigrants.