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Our economy would go into the dumpers if they closed the borders. You just don't get it. A cheap supply of labor to do things that US citizens won't do.

And exactly what jobs are those? I have personally helped harvest fields of corn, potatos, beans, and tomatoes. I have done janitorial duties as well as stocked shelves. I have done carpentry as well as concrete forms. Today, I am a software architect / CTO (don't get me started on H1Bs). Exactly what type of labor are Americans too lazy to do?

Thing is, when I hear these statements, I realize that its not that Americans won't do the work... it's that the person making the statement wouldn't want to do the work. There is a big difference.

In the end, this position is supported by elitists looking to further their own position by elevating themselves above the 'great unwashed.'

Next thing we'll start hearing is how farmers are like buggy-whips....

And exactly what jobs are those? I have personally helped harvest fields of corn, potatos, beans, and tomatoes. I have done janitorial duties as well as stocked shelves. I have done carpentry as well as concrete forms

You just answered your own question. Just because one person will do it does not prove that there are enough people in sufficient quantities willing to perform these tasks. But I'm sure you are smart enough to realize that.

It's business people wanting subsidized labor.

Congratulations on having been a farm worker. Nevertheless, the fact remains that Americans are, in fact, far less likely to be found doing that sort of work than are illegal immigrants.

The problem, of course, is not only that Americans won't do the work (though it's true that a lot of people won't); but rather that Americans are hiring illegals to do the work.

The topic of illegal immigration into the US relates (marginally) to the topic of this thread in the following manner:

There are people in Iraq who are willing to accept this assistance from Iran. To deal with the inflow from Iran, it's best to deal with the people who are responsible for taking delivery.

Also, Iran, like Mexico, realizes that once the cross-border commerce stops, they face revolution at home....

Mexico would face a revolution because Vincente Fox realizes we're a safety valve for his restless classes.

And Iran faces revolution because, once Iraq reaches a reasonable level of stability, there's nothing to stop us from returning the favor by sending weapons to Iran's restless classes.