Dem Florida Rep. Wilson tells Biden to 'pay' migrants not to come to US

[Counselor706]

Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson on Thursday called on President Biden to "pay" those fleeing Latin America for the U.S. southern border to "incentivize" them to remain in their country of origin.

"Fly to those countries," she said while addressing the Biden administration. "Give money to these people. Set up jobs. Give them some sort of incentives to stay in their country to work."

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[pecksniff]

Not a bad idea, I guess. The main reason most immigrants come here is because they can't earn as much money at home.

 

[bellisarius]

Not a bad idea, I guess. The main reason most immigrants come here is because they can't earn as much money at home.

You really haven't thought that through, have ya?

 

[Cubantripod]

Not a bad idea, I guess. The main reason most immigrants come here is because they can't earn as much money at home.

When you can give money to other countries, you're taxing your citizens way too much.

 

[Rightguide]

Let's take it out of Wilson's pay.

 

[pecksniff]

When you can give money to other countries, you're taxing your citizens way too much.

We've been giving money to other countries ever since WWII. It's established practice, and usually a good decision in hindsight.