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> A lot of "illegal immigrants" are an absolutely essential part of the economy, performing jobs like picking oranges in the Florida heat/humidity, doing roofin
by ng12 10y ago
> A lot of "illegal immigrants" are an absolutely essential part of the economy, performing jobs like picking oranges in the Florida heat/humidity, doing roofing work, washing dishes, etc
This is what kind of gets me though. Supporting illegal immigration is supporting indentured servitude. I've especially noticed it in NYC, it boils down to "I'll support your right to stay here as long as I can still find a $6 burrito and a cheap nanny".
- vinay427 10y agoThat's not entirely fair. If the immigrant feels that they have a better life as a low-wage worker in the US (keep in mind many are escaping violent or oppressive surroundings) then I won't be the judge of that by imposing artificial limits on livelihood. We can at least acknowledge that we are improving the lives of those immigrants for whom this is the case.
- remarkEon 10y agoCan we? There doesn't appear to be a limiting principle in your argument.
- sanguine234 10y ago$6 salary cannot support any family, even if you are living in the cheapest part of the country. Here is what illegals do once they get in, Crime statistics: 611,234 unique crimes in Texas from 2008 to 2014 https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2015/7/23/alien-crime-wave-in-texas-611234-crimes-2993-murders/ https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2015/7/23/alien-crime-wa... There are real innocent humans who suffer and pay price because some greedy wants cheap labor in his farm or restaurant. For these common people, illegals live among them and these normal law abiding and tax paying citizens unfortunately do not have high walls around their houses like elites in silicon valley, hollywood or upper west side of New York. Does anyone give that a thought? specially those who want sanctuary cities.