They come seeking a place where they are free from tyrannical governments, where their businesses and money are safe from destruction and confiscation, where they and their families feel safe and included. …
No, these aren’t illegal immigrants (or “migrants” as we’re told to call them nowadays) from Guatemala, Mexico or Venezuela.
They are, in the title of Roger Simon’s new book on this migration, “American Refugees.”
They’re part of the great mass migration away from blue states (especially, but not exclusively, New York, California and Illinois) in favor of red states where taxes are lower, intrusive government bureaucracy is less and political violence is uncommon.
[Hey, I’m one of them — twice over, I suppose — who eventually came to Texas. I didn’t move away from California or Minnesota over politics, but I certainly didn’t miss the taxes and regulation I left behind in both cases. Texas is pretty welcoming too, although they are a little nervous about potential “Californication,” especially around Austin. If you’re looking for more freedom and willing to stand up for that effort, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. — Ed]
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