That original post is one of the most biased articles I have ever read.
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Originally Posted by Pittenger5  I think a lot of the debate is perceptions and psychology too though. Think about it, most people, myself included feel that LEGAL Americans should have priotity over anyone else in America. I dont mean as humans, but I think we should have first crack at schooling, federal programs, medical care, etc etc. But not only do americans paying taxes (Most people assume that all illegals dont, and Id say a good amount actually dont) have to pay for the illegals in all the above catagories, but they also get the shaft when it comes to other things. Being in this country illegally is illegal, no matter how you want to word it. So is speeding. So why are they allowed to be here with no punishment, use MY hard earn tax dollars for all the above catagories, but when I break the law such as speeding IM fully punished, and lose MORE of my hard earned money and time assuming an appeal and such. So basically they get everything, contribute nothing and nothing happens. I have to work, pay my taxes and if I do something wrong Im fully punished.
Im not saying this is right, I dont believe myself in a lot of it, I just think a lot of people think of all of this is true, and Im willing to bet the vast majority believes in at least parts of this. |
+1 to that... great post. Also, like you, not saying I agree, but that's a very common sentiment.
However, to play devil's advocate... no one wants to do all the shit jobs for minimum wage that immigrants will do.
I would say a lot of the catch 22 here lies in the employer's hands. Do they employ illegals under the table to vie for business and keep their heads afloat and stay in business, or do they decide to get righteous and only hire legal workers and pay tax on all their labor wages? In the former, they are perpetuating the issue but stay in business, but in the latter they are doing what is 'right' but may very well see their business taken by other companies employing illegals and see themselves go under financially.
It's a very complex situation that has gotten to a point where there is no clear-cut solution that is fair to all parties involved. That's why the original post is so mindblowingly short-sighted.