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It's hard to understand if you believe that not embracing it will basically destroy the economic fundamentals of the country and the social benefits which so many people depend on. What's better, accepting some immigrants (many of whom will assimilate; maybe not totally but somewhat) or having the state become insolvent and not provide pensions?

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I think Italians would rather be poor but maintain their cultural history and identity. It isn’t an anglophone country built on immigration and no economics argument is very convincing to them.

Yes, I guess many Americans would say they feel the same (which is interesting given we are a country built on immigration and without such a rich history and identity) which is why I'm skeptical that's the actual reason but sure, it's an argument.

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