H1B Visas and Nuclear Energy

We see a similar pattern in online debates about H1B visas and nuclear energy. A laissez-faire policy is rejected for reasons that many people find plausible. An alternative policy is proposed that includes a small amount of government involvement. This policy is backed by many people who usually support laissez-faire policies. The opponents of the alternative policy then criticize the supporters for being hypocrites and complain that we cannot trust the government. That may sound reasonable except they continue to reject the laissez-faire policy and advocate a policy with far more government involvement. Let's put this in tabular form:

	Immigration	Energy
Laissez-faire policy	Open borders	Coal and natural gas
Policy with minimal government	H1B visas	Nuclear energy
Specific complaint	It's indentured servitude	It requires loan guarantees
Policy with more government	Closed borders	Alternative energy mandates

Sigh.