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   @jan-erikjones9376

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   I love the thoughtful questions and openness of discussion Dr. Sandel fosters. In connection to this discussion, do borders mitigate ‘the state of nature’ at all?

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   @jerryware1970

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   Given that universal welfare available to all; yes, borders matter.

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   @PedroPiqueras-dy2sf

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   That borders matter doesn't mean they should be closed. Borders mark out jurisdictions, and jurisdictions are important to democratic rule. However, I do not think jurisdictions are sealed entities. Just as a town is jurisdictionally separate from another town but they nonetheless allow people to move in between, countries are jurisdictionally separate from one another, but they should allow people to move in between. I do not think it is a matter of giving anything to foreigners, it's to let them pursue their life goals. And if they do not succeed, that's okay, life is not always easy. But at least they should have the chance.

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   @ayubaalim2201

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   Daniel Dennett

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   @clementmariostlouis6686

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   In their book, verses order to kill Christian and Jews and to conquer their land by every mean : building as many mosques , jihad marriages etc . You are talking nonsense . In Egypt etc Churches are forbidden to be built.

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   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

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   @ravindertalwar553

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

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   @ravindertalwar553

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

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   @virginiaberges7745

   January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

   I wonder why some of the participants think that immigration affects national identity in a negative way. Nacional identity has been constructed by waves of immigrants and interactions with people from other countries. National identity is a process, and new immigrants contribute to changes that are very positive, that enrich our lives.

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    @organizedchaos4559

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    They made a great argument of how great immigration is but they also fail to mention the negatives of immigration. Immigrants do indeed enrich an nation's culture and make it have more depth as well. Immigration can also outline the differences between people and how theses differences can draw disagreements and tension between people of an us vs them. Furthermore, immigration throughout history has almost always been bloody as tensions always end up boil to the point where things turn ugly. Lastly enrichment of a culture only occur with assimilation but otherwise you just have opposing cultures in one nation and people in their own bubbles.

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    @ayubaalim2201

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Daniel Dennett

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    @narayanprasad4008

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    For the person who recommends open borders , would she open her house to all those who want to use it ?

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    @narayanprasad4008

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Open borders !? How does one administer a country with no borders ? US will be converted into an Afghanistan ! Would you like that ?

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    @IshaqIbrahim3

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Did US and UK start the war in Syria disguised as something else and then take the victims as refugees ?
    
    YouTube videos
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    @IshaqIbrahim3

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Did US and UK start the war in Syria disguised as something else and then take the victims as refugees ?
    Bombshell: Professor Stuns MSNBC Panel On Syria
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O2TRzA2ezk
    
    Award Winning Journalist Debunks Douma Gas Attack w/Carla Ortiz
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jERWeylLH-s
    
    Channel: The Jimmy Dore Show
    
    Filmmaker Carla Ortiz debunks mainstream lies on Syria
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLIMjnSilWE
    
    CARLA ORTIZ explains Syria crisis
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUHihQGj2tY

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    @fewcommentsonnews.4842

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    BORDERS _ means to many of peoples limit about their "rom's " more than an jeopadized truce among of Countries. Soon, belonging to an "Mother Land" it seem's for them such importante.

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    @annadw6086

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    There is chaos with borders being in place – if there was no national borders – on many levels it would be problematic- economically – overcrowded- health care to name a few
    If there is a rule in place, it’s there for good reasons usually- it’s serving a purpose-
    Australia America uk – they have taken their fair quota of immigrants refugees –
    Underdeveloped countries are rising and soon catching up to the developed countries –
    If that’s the case – the numbers in refugee may decline –
    Should national borders matter – it’s a good question- delicate one, perhaps-
    Don’t take umbrage to my response it’s only my humble opinion

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    @annadw6086

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    The upside of 2021 is our global philosopher Michael Sandel – he’s looked at life from all sides now he’s given the global world food for thought, got them involved – and gone that step further and welcomes feedback a global perspective Kudos to such a philosopher-
    Why was some of my response crossed out – ?

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    @ergker2243

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    The definition of civic-mindedness is actions, activities or individuals that are motivated by or that show concern for the public good or humanity as a whole. Doing community service and running for public office are examples of activities motivated by civic-mindedness.

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    @mangeshingle2891

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Let us start having girls and boys marrying from 2 different countries more than marrying within same community and religion. This will help in building one world. One people.

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    @pacajalbert9018

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Prečo sa ne zrušili zbrane hneď po vojne 1945 stále tu a tam rastu noví ktorý prisahaju podobné tak ako na začiatku WW 2⃣ Hitler sa pital pred publikom či chcu zomrieť podobné tak ako ako je to dnes kde sa prísaha ani Otom vedeli

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    @pacajalbert9018

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Nemecké korporácie vedia ako začať revolúciu a vyprovokovať revolúciu podobné tak ako na začiatku WW 2 kde predstavia pred publikom obeť ktorý bude sľubovať prosperitu za obete ale ešte predtým predstavia lietajúce Auto dnes aby mohli mať ešte viac tak by mali byť v prvé len ie a ne naopak ako vo WW 2 kde zomierali všetci pre tých prvých ktorý ktorý zomreli pre tých prvých

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23. 

    @faithkiarie7579

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    I found Yedidya to be most reasonable.

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    @tpate6980

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Then why Border exist if refugees allowed in any country?

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    @kauiahsing-gray8550

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    9:15 So Simon says open our homes, open our arms, and open our borders? How many refugees is Simon putting up at his place? How many economic migrants? Did he pick and choose the ones he thought would be good roommates, or did he simply fly his front door open and welcome anybody who needed a place to crash?

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    @jordie.5871

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    thats the worst possible philosophical conversation ive heard in a while inviting random people. I could go to my neighbourhood's bar and get better input

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    @destinybarugahare4072

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Imagine living in the world without borders , oh how peaceful the universe would be.

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    @HooFHearteD77

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    He doesn't even believe his own bullshit. He laughed at inappropriate moments a few times. Duping delight deceiver.

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    @RajatGupta0

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    I think, when we are discussing about controlling migrations across borders, we are focussing mostly on the migrations by those in need. Be that the need of survival as a refugee or need to leave a tough life, in search of a better economic opportunity.

    However, there is another strand of migration. Migration by strong and powerful to increase their area of influence. Be that large corporations, businesses or skilled labour. We have seen, migrants becoming colonisers in past. Most of the aboriginal culture and identity was lost to the "superior powers". It is necessary that national governments have the right to control this influx of migration. So that it can protect it's people, it's culture and unique identity.

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    @azenzioanthony

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    If the world was border free, what do you think will happen, I want to hear some thoughts about it

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    @leor-k3173

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Congrats for the initiative! And thank you Mr. Sandel for your patience and virtue.

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    @eyeopeningtruth7518

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    We are humans first black or white does not matter. it is due to many nature castrophies. Nation and religion become cause of killing innocent life. National borders and patriotism is agenda of politicians and few selfish evils with inhuman charateristics. Global citizen will not cease local citizen. If someone feel that he or she can adjust with people from particular cultures and mental state, why that person is not free to consider planet as his home. I also feel that it's hard for me to adjust with narrow minded cultured people. Muslim culture supress weaker and have very illogical thinking about life so I cannot adjust with them so it should be my freedom not to mix with them. We are individuals so its not necessary that all are able to adjust even with their own culture. We might be unaware of our own culture due to many reasons. It's all personal.

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    @ashuu3

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Most people are conservative in the comment section, very few are liberal, It's always the case I suppose.

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    @kaushaltimilsina7727

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    The format is really amazing. And the awesome moderator Professor Sandel.

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    @hereiam2005

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Let's say you have a house which your parents built.
    Does a stranger has the right to get in without your consent?
    A country is built by its citizens. For a stranger to ask the consent of the people who built it before entering is the moral thing to do.

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    @ashokkumarprashar2580

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    MY FRIEND CAME BACK FROM MIDDLE EAST AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF WORKING CAME BACK EMPTY HANDED GOOD FOR NOTHING TALKING OF HUMANITY HAS MADE MEANING LESS BY THOSE WHO WANT TO DOMINATE OR RULE THE POORS AND NEEDY.

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    @williamlee1245

    January 16, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    I think that fellow Yedidya is by far the most moderate participant. He has quite an insight in saying there needs to be a balance between the global citizen and the national border ideals. The majority of this debate is extreme on both sides and serves to divide the conversation between these ideals, rather than finding the middle ground like Yedidya. This is why having public discourse is so challenging…

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