When I read that article to my husband, his comment was "why don't they just open the borders completely and let EVERYONE in?" I told him that seems to be exactly the plan. I am thankful my father and my father in law were spared seeing what is and has been happening to the wonderful country they loved so much. Here's a couple of reasons we might be extra-friendly to our northern and southern neighbors:
Yes, I knew; I miss him, too. I mentioned him in case he is still reading TM. I think his adamant opinion against open borders was the issue that caused him to be banned.