France's unrest raises questions about US immigration policies

Victor Davis Hanson discussed on his podcast the ongoing riots in several European countries, including France, Belgium, Italy, and Albania, noting that the rioters are supposedly students, socialists, and especially immigrants, according to zerohedge.com.

Hanson emphasized that the Left in Western countries, including the US, is responsible for creating immigration challenges by opposing critiques of immigration policies, while centrists and right-leaning individuals generally support immigration with conditions such as legality, diversity, and manageable numbers.

He argued that immigration should be limited to thousands per year to allow for proper acculturation and assimilation, warning that failing to do so imports foreign cultures that do not integrate into Western society.

Hanson also stressed the importance of meritocracy in immigration, advocating for immigrants who speak the native language, are willing to acculturate, possess skills, and are self-sufficient to avoid burdening social welfare systems.

The discussion raises the question of whether similar crises could happen in the US if immigration is not managed carefully, reflecting on lessons from Europe's experiences.