Utilitarianism is the idea that the goal of everything and every action should be to maximize total utility. Actions and decisions should have a purpose to an end, as well as actions should be judged by means of their consequences. The basic principle of Utilitarianism is that actions are right if they benefit, or bring the most use, to the greatest number of people.

The main objections from a utilitarian stand point of open borders is that it could endanger the functioning economy, as well as the global economy. The social and political order would be skewed. One of the largest and more threatening objections is that resources would be overused, more than what it is already. The demand for meats and vegetables would be too high, therefore the water, soil, etc, must match that.

I think it is difficult for me to make an opinion on whether or not the borders should be open, simply because I’m not educated enough on the money and political side of this. Given that, I still think that the borders should be open. Many people live in countries where there is constant war, poverty, or famine. Open borders would provide better opportunities for people in poverty. This then will lead to more migration and eventually, more job opportunities. There would also be a 50% to a 150% increase to the Gross Domestic Product, “Even a 10% increase in global production means several trillion dollars of additional wealth creation every year.” I also think that there are basic human needs, and if someone cannot achieve them in they’re current place of living, they should be able to find that somewhere else. My parents fled their country due to a war, and went to Europe as refugees. My Mom was sent to England and my Dad was sent to Italy. If those countries didn’t accept them, me and my siblings would not have a life, or possibly not be here right now. There are millions of people who have the same story. If the borders were completely open, some many lives could be saved.\

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