Some people thought this was a terrible idea by Mayor Bloomberg, but others think it would work perfectly if businesses are started in these depressed areas. - - Donna Poisl
By Editorial Board | The Flint Journal
The New York City mayor’s suggestion that immigration would benefit the shrinking city of Detroit has ignited interest in an idea that Gov. Rick Snyder has advocated for years.
Invite immigrants with advanced college degrees to create companies and jobs in Michigan.
Definitely; do it.
Direct them toward hollowed-out urban cores such as Flint and Detroit, with incentives such as the low-cost housing and business property abundant in these cities.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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