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Originally Posted by downshift_sideways
i wish people would be happy considering the fact that they dont have to pay much to get shit done. and for people like exit speeed need to open thier eyes and realize things have changed within the last decade.
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You have to consider the negative effects of cheap labor. Who would you hire, an American landscaper who charges $100 an hour, or an illegal immigrant who charges $25 an hour and does a decent job?
Well even though cheap labor is more available, it takes business opportunities away from those who cannot work for a lower price. Bigger companies that deal with construction, landscaping etc now are only accepting cash because they end up losing money after taxes, just to compete with illegal immigrants. Well if its a cash transaction, there's no paper trail, and its considered black market economy because the transaction has no effect on the overall GDP. As a result, our economy suffers the consequences. There was a case where an 18 year old american couldn't get a job at a local McDonalds because he wasn't bilingual, and his inability to speak Spanish would impede their business. Now if an American can't get a job in his or her own country due to the fact that an illegal immigrant has taken it away, THAT is the problem.
Don't get me wrong, I sympathize with those who are looking for better opportunities, but I think when it gets to the point where another country is negatively affected, there should be some regulations.