Terrorism, Society and Immigration: Social Costs Versus Benefits

It’s tempting to oversimplify the immigration debate, to view it solely through the lens of economic benefits.

But to do so would be to ignore the rich tapestry of social and political implications that come with it.

This is especially true if you come from a high-income, high-educational background.

We tend to be exposed to the best of the best when it comes to immigration and work.

Diversity of thinking is a true asset.

Often, in the mainstream media and within mainstream politics, when they talk about diversity, they are not talking about diversity of thinking and not the general population but only diversity at the elite level.

Historically, particularly within the European historical context, the elite level has been massively international and broadly multi-ethnic when governing the broader society.

England is an excellent example of this.

From the Norman conquest in 1066, the kings of England did not speak English during their coronation until Henry IV of England was crowned King in 1399 and ruled until he died in 1413.

However, those people tend to be from similar political and cultural backgrounds and broadly believe in the same fundamental values.

The same is not valid for the rest of society.