One of the most salient aspects of Sowell and why he’s so rational compared to so many others is his defining characteristic is asking “what is the tradeoff”. It’s the defining characteristic of modern conservatism, what do we get for x, what are the benefits and what are the costs. In this aspect we are now faced with in the current zeitgeist is “what is the tradeoff of H1Bs”. Why are corporations so hell bent on H1B, what are the ramifications, and who does it benefit? This has been the delineation between morality, reason, and practice. I’m posting this as food for thought. Who benefits and at what cost?