Class and Immigration

The United States should welcome immigrants from the Middle East who are fleeing war-torn regions or political persecution. This should be done with appropriate vetting of the claims of asylum seekers. But the issue is not whether to accept them but where they should be located after their arrival. The best locations should be where they might have the most supportive communities. Thus, they should be located in communities adjoining elite colleges and universities, and in the high income communities in cities like Washington DC, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.