But Seriously Now …

In the unlikely event that we really do have to limit immigration or if it should turn out letting in the huddled masses will cost too much (we will ignore the possibility that immigration could stop the welfare state), there is a simple solution: Charge admission.

First, an entrance fee will stop most of the unskilled (unless they can get Walmart to sponsor them). Second, it will help defray the costs of entitlement programs even if they do arrive. Third, if we pay immigration officers on commission, they will have an incentive to do the job right.