Get real? OK Dude, I'm real!
I own an electrical contracting company in Atlanta. I would not hire an illegal immigrant under ANY circumstance ... in fact, I have not hired any immigrants (legal or otherwise).
HOWEVER, every day I see Latino workers busting their a$$es on jobsites, and doing very good work as brickmasons, sheetrockers, painters, landscapers, cleaners, etc.
If ANY of these workers are here illegally, and I'm sure many are, I fully support their arrest and immediate deportation. My comments in my prior post, pointing out the benefits of immigrant workers, was referring to legal immigrants ... you know, kinda' like our own ancestors! These folks have shown an ability to work hard, be productive and not demand an outrageous wage for their efforts. As long as they are legal, I welcome them to our country and our workforce.
I am fully aware of the problem of illegal immigration and the negative impact it has on our economy. But I am also aware of the positive impact that contolled, legal immigration can have. Now we just need to elect enough politicians with the gonads to stop the illegals.