[traditionalist]

Closed borders? Look at the countries that have tried it. Do we really want that sort of fascist/socialist state here?

The US had closed borders from 1924-1965, and we were a hell of a lot less fascist/socialist during that time than we are now.

[nanny]

Thanks. I did not know the dates - but until the 60's, there were closed borders for all my lifetime. The laws were enforced and it worked well.