The Issues 1: Immigration

Just a couple of thoughts on immigration.

From the point of view of an Artist, is a person who comes into this country illegally to work and support a family "good" or "bad"? Or, in aesthetic terms, do they contribute to Beauty or do the only contribute ugliness?

First of all, look at their story. Their story is one of chasing a dream, and then achieving that dream. It involves the adventure of abandoning home, the excitement of a new country, and a certain noble illegality befitting of Robin Hood. Their story is, indeed, a Beautiful story. Their life is a piece of art.

Second of all, look how their culture adds to our own. In addition to a new set of words, they contribute an alternative social consciousness. This is the source of the cultural clash, of course, but having two cultural perspectives, two ways of looking at the world, is a definite plus to all Artists.

Third of all, even if they do not contribute to Art directly, a larger workforce can support a larger Artist class. So, even if you ignore the cultural contribution, the addition to the workforce is a benefit to all Artists.

Therefore, immigrants contribute to the welfare of Artists and the glory of Art.