United States should downsize the population by ending all immigration and creating incentives for having fewer kids.

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Ka-pi96 said:

Kristof81 said:
Isn't the whole higher education system in the US dependent on immigration?

If it is then why is it such a rip off for American people?

I mean, in Europe immigrants pay the full amount while local citizens get discounted rates (or in some countries don't even pay anything). But in the US if the locals are already paying full price (and like three times the European full price too!) then why would immigrants be needed for it?

The difference is that U.S. students are eligible for financial aid and loans from the government. Foreign students pay full sticker price. For public universities in-state residents pay an even lower rate than students who come from out of state. Unless your family is loaded it is rare for any US student to pay sticker price of tuition or room and board. Most likely though you will be strapped with momentous student loan debt (I am experiencing that right now for graduate school).

On topic: One of the most ridiculous ideas I have ever heard. A few Republicans and conservatives push this argument but even the mainstream GOP recognizes immigration as a net positive for the country. The U.S.A. also has tons of empty space. Only a few of our cities have a population over a million.