Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] [POLITICS] Iowa results

["Vern Green" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

> But we also need to face two realities (a) the economy of America
> depends strongly upon the hard work currently performed by illegal
> immigrants, and (b) illegal immigrants are human beings and should be
> treated as such.

 

No argument with this, and they should be treated like human beings, however, they should not expect to get handouts, government assistance in tuition, or any of those items either since they are here illegally. Fact of the matter is, if we need cheap labor in this country, then we can always make it available legally, but employers that hire illegal immigrants need to be fined very heavily.

 

I don't understand how we can continually give certain industries a government kickback in this fashion. Why not just have the government grant money to every lawn company in the United States to help offset a higher wage for a legal resident? Basically that is what we are doing? Employers do not have to pay illegal immigrants workers compensation, insurance, payroll taxes, or unemployment insurance. Why should these companies get a free pass? How can a legitimate company compete with one that is hiring illegals? We need to stop that immediately.

 

> But more than that, the whole American culture and experience is based
> upon an open society, and welcoming new peoples and ideas.

I don't think I have ever heard anyone in the last 20 years worrying about the dillution of the American way of life because of illegal immigrants.

 

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