Let's stop criticizing individuals for moving to other countries.

People have been making a lot of nasty and mean spirited comments lately criticizing individuals (Americans are on the receiving end mostly) who look to move to other countries or have moved already. Human migration has existed since the beginning of Humanity itself.

To those making comments talking about how individuals or expats are ruining a certain place or making it too expensive for the locals, you need to read more history, and more actual journalism, not just clickbait rage articles. I've seen this comment many times with Mexico City. Rent and prices have gone up in Mexico City, as they have gone up in every single developed nation. If there are too many expats or retirees, that's something that the Mexican government needs to address. Maybe the government in Mexico City should work with developers and landlords to offer more opportunity to Mexican Citizens. Maybe they should offer more construction permits. I don't know. But what I do know is that you cannot blame Americans for rent prices and the cost of living in Mexico city.

I'm American, and the cost of living and rent have increased dramatically over recent years. But do I blame people from India? Or people from California? Or retirees? Or do I blame people from Mexico? I don't. And I could, because all of those groups are here in significant numbers. I blame local, state, and federal governments for the lack of housing, single family zoning, and for income inequality.

But I certainly see the benefits of migrants and retirees. They have money to spend, they start businesses, they contribute vitally to our society in ways that most people can't imagine.

And then there are comments that state the absolute obvious. About cost of living differences being the only reason why expats might have a better or more enjoyable life somewhere else. People understand that. Now please stop jumping down peoples throats for no good reason.

And there are also the comments about expats having 5x (or whatever the actual number is) the buying power of the locals. And so what? That's one of the reasons people are interested in being expats. And sometimes that might be the only reason. And so what?

I find the comments I am talking about to be so rude, because America has been so so inviting of foreigners over the years. We are not perfect, but we have provided at least a decent life to millions and millions over the last 100 years and more.

How many wealthy foreigners come from Latin America, or South East Asia (popular expat locations) and buy property and assets in the USA? Do I complain about that? Do Americans ever complain about that sort of thing?

I wish the tone would be more respectful on this and other subreddits.