Avenger
Well-Known Angler
I don’t think it’s OK that they jump the border, but until we have a comprehensive border plan we have to live with it. And we came so very close to having one in 2024 but Trump nixed it.
Are they exploited? You might want to ask them. I think they may have a different point of view.
I do all my own landscaping in NY, when I’m there. Down in FL I cannot. It’s included in my HOA fees so I just watch the illegal’s do it.
i don’t wash the dishes when eating out, nor clean my hotel room when checking out. Do you?
Here's a comprehensive border plan. Close it everywhere except points of entry, and boot the people who don't follow the rules. As quickly as possible.
I'm sure the illegals are doing better here than where they came from. That still doesn't mean they're not being exploited. The whole world would come here if they could. Unfortunately our economy and real estate can't assimilate them beyond a limited rate. That's just a hard reality that we have to work with.
Meanwhile, I'd bet you think income inequality is a major problem too. But you're still okay with people being exploited which keeps wages low. Another hard reality is it artificially suppress wages for legally employed people too.
BTW, I'm not bigoted enough to assume that every restaurant worker or hotel staff is an illegal. And to be fair, there's not that much either of us can do about it. Nobody going out to eat or stay at a hotel is going to get an honest answer if they inquire with the maitre de about the status of the staff
However, I am willing to find out what happens if they are illegal and are removed. Doing things domestically and legally will cost more. Oh well. I'm willing to pay more to support American jobs and industry. In the long run it's a lot cheaper and more beneficial than semi-paid slavery and sending our manufacturing to China.