[wmfights]

"Not all employers are evil, just the ones that break our laws."

You've missed the point. The question should be why are they getting hired? Don't settle for the simplistic answer that employers are just trying to make more money by paying low wages its not that simple.

Unemployment is at 4.9%, that's pretty darn close to full employment. Why is it we don't have enough workers here?

[taxed2death]

"Don't settle for the simplistic answer that employers are just trying to make more money by paying low wages its not that simple."

Yes it is. If you own a small landscaping business employing 20 illegals...when you factor in SS / FICA...unemployment taxes etc....that could be a $100,000.00 difference in one year alone.

You obviously do not own a business.

[afnamvet]

You've missed the point. The question should be why are they getting hired? Don't settle for the simplistic answer that employers are just trying to make more money by paying low wages its not that simple.

The point is that employers that hire illegal aliens or American citizens on a work for cash basis and not deducting for worker's comp, other required tax deductions and FICA are breaking the law.

Unemployment is at 4.9%, that's pretty darn close to full employment. Why is it we don't have enough workers here?

It is not a matter of "enough workers", it is a matter of offering a living wage to the workers. What labor classification are you referring to that does not have enough workers here?