Integration key

ARGUMENTS for and against immigration have raged for centuries, as some might think it is just a modern problem. 
A decent society welcomes the immigrant for whatever the reason they enter and settle in our country. But as with all rights comes responsibilities. Man’s relations with foreigners are two fold: peaceful, and hostile: and in directing both kinds of relation the law contains suitable precepts. 
Every nation has the right to decide which immigrants are beneficial, that is, “peaceful,” to the common good.  As a matter of self-defence, the State can reject those criminal elements, traitors, enemies and others who deems harmful or “hostile” to its citizens. 
On the other hand the law should protect foreign immigrants (who abide by our laws) from being badly treated or molested. 
Immigration should have as its goal integration, not disintegration or segregation. 
The immigrant should not only desire to assume the benefits but the responsibilities of joining  into the full fellowship of the nation. 
By becoming a citizen, a person becomes part of a broad family over the long term and not a shareholder in a joint stock company seeking only short-term self-interest.