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    A lady wrote the best letter in the Editorials in ages!! It explains things better than all the baloney you hear on TV.

    "Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration.

    Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely.



    Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests.

    Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors; I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm ard-working and honest (except for when I broke into your house).

    According to the protesters, not only must you let me stay, you must add me to your family's insurance plan, educate my kids, and provide other benefits to me and to my family (my husband will do your yard work because he too is hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part).

    If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be there.

    It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest, um, except for well, you know.

    And what a deal it is for me!! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of selfishness, prejudice and being an anti-house intruder. Oh yeah, and I want you to learn my language so you can communicate with me.

    Why can't people see how ridiculous this is?! Only in America....if you agree, pass it on (in English).

    Share it, if you see the value of it as a good analogy. If not, blow it off along with your future Social Security funds."

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    great story, huh?

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    It's hard to argue with...

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    People against securing the borders fail to realize that the US-Mexican border is actually one of the LEAST guarded in the world. I think there's no harm in preventing crime. Illegal immigration is crime, and should be treated as such. Regular immigration... whatever. Like having a guest over versus being broken into.

    Cool post.

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    one big problem with securing the border is that our economy is totally and completely dependent on illegal labor. take away the cheap work force --> you will start paying five dollars for a taco, new home prices will skyrocket and inflation will destroy your savings and financial security.

    if all the illegal labor suddenly dissappeared, or even if it went away over ten years, our financial institutions would be sent into a shock like jumping naked into an ice cold lake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SC_dude
    one big problem with securing the border is that our economy is totally and completely dependent on illegal labor. take away the cheap work force --> you will start paying five dollars for a taco, new home prices will skyrocket and inflation will destroy your savings and financial security.

    if all the illegal labor suddenly dissappeared, or even if it went away over ten years, our financial institutions would be sent into a shock like jumping naked into an ice cold lake.
    Great point SC_Dude.

    It's just a fact of life. Those who oppose the illegals don't get to have both ways.

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    one big problem with securing the border is that our economy is totally and completely dependent on illegal labor. take away the cheap work force --> you will start paying five dollars for a taco, new home prices will skyrocket and inflation will destroy your savings and financial security.
    A fallacious and easily disproven myth completely propogated by those in favor of unrestricted illegal immigration. If anything, removing illegal labor from the market will result in a much needed correction.

    Five percent of the labor force is illegal, mostly in construction and agriculture.
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    This post is awsome thank you for helping me put into words my opione on the sitiuation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Casual Observer
    A fallacious and easily disproven myth completely propogated by those in favor of unrestricted illegal immigration. If anything, removing illegal labor from the market will result in a much needed correction.

    Five percent of the labor force is illegal, mostly in construction and agriculture.
    You're absolutely correct. I've read countless studies that have shown this to be a myth. That if all the illegal workforce were to dry up, it would benefit the economy and not hurt it. The tax on the system caused by the illegal immigrants in this country (regardless of their country of origin) costs the economy WAY more than it benefits it.

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    I didn't realize that the illegal workforce made up five percent of the total workforce. I thought the number would be lower. 5% is HUGE. I'm not in favor of unrestricted immigration, but certain realities have to be taken into account. Business people from Texas mostly understand this and that's why the president supports a guest worker program.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DancerWealth
    You're absolutely correct. I've read countless studies that have shown this to be a myth. That if all the illegal workforce were to dry up, it would benefit the economy and not hurt it. The tax on the system caused by the illegal immigrants in this country (regardless of their country of origin) costs the economy WAY more than it benefits it.
    Yeah, consider the tax money to educate their children and jail their prisoners and care for their sick compared to saving a few bucks per hour on labor...

    and anyone who comes to this country and takes down the US flag can be shoved right back in the craphole they came from.

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    I really am glad to find this thread becuse i felt bad that i was not for immagration becuse of all the media hype i thought i was wrong and heartless but I am not. Everyone in america should have to pay into the system to get the benifits of being here thats my main problem with imagration. I am all for them going about the legal means to become a citizing but I cannot get behind them beliving the have the right to be here with out become legit its not fair to the us citzins. When all this this first came into the news i could not figure out what all the debate was about it seems pretty cut and dry to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SC_dude
    I didn't realize that the illegal workforce made up five percent of the total workforce. I thought the number would be lower. 5% is HUGE. I'm not in favor of unrestricted immigration, but certain realities have to be taken into account. Business people from Texas mostly understand this and that's why the president supports a guest worker program.

    Being a company owner in Texas and associating with other company owners in Texas, I can tell you that we are not in favor of illegal immigration or amnesty.

    Now if one were to run a maid service, farm, or construction company the attitude might be different.

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    Very cool post.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheSexKitten
    Yeah, consider the tax money to educate their children and jail their prisoners and care for their sick compared to saving a few bucks per hour on labor...

    and anyone who comes to this country and takes down the US flag can be shoved right back in the craphole they came from.

    I got into deep shit for talking about this (taking down the US flag and flying a Mexican one) a few months ago in the stripping general forum. Everyone disagreed with me saying there was nothing wrong with it..

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    well, the president supports a guest working program for one reason, because business is addicted to illegal labor like a crack whore needs her pipe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by exotisch23
    I got into deep shit for talking about this (taking down the US flag and flying a Mexican one) a few months ago in the stripping general forum. Everyone disagreed with me saying there was nothing wrong with it..
    ?! How is there nothing wrong with that?!?!?

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