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A persistent societal obstacle is the fear of appearing racist or discriminatory when discussing the scale of immigration. As Lisa pointed out, this taboos creates a chilling effect on open debate, preventing policymakers and the public from addressing infrastructure limits head-on.
Furthermore, she highlighted the role of international students—often counted in immigration figures—who have a powerful lobbying voice through universities. This inflates numbers that may not directly contribute to domestic economic needs but nonetheless strain public resources.