Originally Posted by Nightshade

I disagree with your comment almost 100% (surprise)

As I have said many times over. If there are jobs people will do them regardless of the kind of job it is. The problem is we have come to rely on illegal workers and the low wages they are willing to take. Add to that the fact that US raised workers are inherently lazy.

Argue it all you want but look at it realistically....what are the high paying jobs? Computers, finance, and office type jobs. At the same time someone has to build the house you live in, the office you work in, and the roads you drive on as well as grow and harvest anything you eat.

Take the illegal workers out of the equation and the need will fill itself. There may be a rise in cost of general goods, but then that just goes to prove that these farmers and other industries are injuring our economy by hiring illegal workers. You will in time see our economy grow again through increased productivity as well as a larger taxable populous who are much less reliant on public services such as health care and welfare type benefits.

As for DJs comment on singling out Hispanics...hardly. You will note that in my comments I mention Hispanics because they are the bulk of illegal immigrants, but I have also stated repeatedly that I don't care where an illegal alien is from or what race they may be...IF YOU ARE HERE ILLEGALY THEN GET THE FUCK OUT AND DON"T COME BACK....WE DON"T WANT ILLEGALS HERE!! If you are here legally and working with a visa or through proper channels I welcome you with open arms and want you to come and be here.

I know many who have come here through legal channels and paid thousands of dollars to gain citizenship. Every one of them has complained of the cost to do so, but they also want to do it the proper way so there is no legal repercussions if they are caught. I have a Russian friend who currently is going on $25k worth of debt in legal fees to get his citizenship because his student visa has to be renewed every year as well as his work status. He is a good guy and just last night we were talking and he himself said he wishes every illegal would be deported because why should they get a free ride while he pays.