Many people thought slavery was good for the economy. Apparently some still do.
The abuses of 1880s businessmen led to the workers forming unions and the rise of socialist politics;when you are daily being cheated and held down,any alternative begins to look good.
Everyone who employs illegal aliens is a criminal by choice.These employers cheat the workers ,and cheat the rest of us by illegaly depressing wages,plust taxes are not paid (how could you report taxes paid on behalf of illegals?.
The businesses who employ illegals are selling out the nation for short-term profits.