Is a world without any borders a good idea?

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Question: Is a world without any borders a good idea?
Position1 of 2›: Yes, we should abolish all borders

Borders—and border control—cause unneeded suffering, promote discrimination, and legally motivate border control to kill people seeking safety or better economic freedom. Borders should be abolished not just for the sake of human rights but also for improving countries' economies.

Supporting arguments · 3

Economic Case: Opening borders would help the world's economy
According to some economists, opening the borders could increase the world's GDP. Lessened border restrictions to allow people to work wherever jobs are is an opportunity for countries to stimulate their economies.
Moral Case: Open borders would reduce deaths and suffering
Millions of people die every year as a result of trying to cross borders illegally
Moral Case: Borders are a form of global discrimination
Rather than acting as a form of protection for nation-states, borders create and exacerbate global inequality. Borders preserve the privileges of wealthier countries and are a form of global apartheid.