Intel’s Andy Grove offers proof of immigrants’ value

Once again, Europe has had to bear the consequences of the years of alienation and separation of its large community of migrants. And, once again, we are witnessing the carnage brought about by young men lured down the road to ruin.

Across the Continent, people are more concerned than ever about the army of newcomers moving up from the Middle East and what the arrival of this group may mean.

But, last week, another event took place, the passing, in his 80th year, of a man who went to America as a refugee, when he was just 20 years old and spoke no English. His life serves as a reminder of the positive roles that new arrivals can play in established societies.