Former Georgia Congressman, and former Republican, Bob Barr writes in today’s Washington Times that the the emerging Republican position on immigration is another indication of it’s descent into big government statism: When word surfaced recently that some banks, such as Bank of America, were allowing individuals to open accounts, apply for credit cards and obtain [...]

Well now, take a quick look at this bill, and see if you can tell me what’s wrong with it: HR 563 IH 110th CONGRESS 1st Session + H. R. 563 To vacate further proceedings in the prosecution of certain named persons. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2007 Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. [...]

Let’s set up a little thought experiment, and think about how different people might react. Scenario 1: Nathan awakes in the middle of the night, startled by a loud noise. He heads into the closet, grabs his pistol, and goes to investigate. He lives in Washington DC, and his firearm is completely unregistered. As he [...]

I saw this and was immediately saddened… Anne Frank’s father tried to get to U.S. (emphasis added) Anne Frank’s father tried to arrange U.S. visas for his family before they went into hiding, but his efforts were hampered when Allied and Axis countries tightened immigration policies, according to papers released Wednesday. Otto Frank also sent [...]

There are few times one can talk about the economics and politics of cartels and licensing requirements, and still make it this fun: Brothel owners accuse backpackers of selling sex in Australia Foreign backpackers funding their Australian travels through illegal sex work are robbing the legitimate industry of profits and threatening clients’ health, a brothel [...]

Texas-based pizza chain accepts Mexican pesos A Dallas-based pizza chain which caters to the Hispanic community is accepting the Mexican currency at all of its 59 U.S. stores starting on Monday, giving the greenback some unusual competition at the cash register. “Unlike many other businesses for us it makes sense. Our stores are located in [...]

Thinking today about the questions of immigration that Doug brought up yesterday, and something stuck in my head. We’re fighting the a “War On (Some) Immigrants” (also known as the fight against illegal immigrants), and the tactics and rhetoric is oddly similar to the War On (Some) Drugs. And of course, neither war is winnable. [...]

Over at The QandO Blog, Dale Franks expresses skepticism about the traditional libertarian view on immigration, which typically doesn’t go very far beyond the idea that there should be few, if any, restrictions on people who wish to come to the United States. In short, Dale argues that an open-borders philosophy doesn’t make sense in [...]