Posted on 10/09/2008 3:43:46 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
The word "attrition"or a reduction in numbers aptly describes the state of illegal immigration today. Illegal immigration in the United States is on a slow decline - and enforcement and unemployment are playing significant roles. Unemployment surged up to 6.1 percent in September, according to the Department of Labor. In fact, the overall gloomy economic picture may be providing fewer enticements.
A major source of employment for illegal aliens, the construction industry and home-remodel business, are on the decline. Illegal immigrants are also employed in the blue-collar production and service sectors, which have also been affected.
In addition, tightened enforcement measures have discouraged illegal immigrants from staying in the United States. Still, border enforcement, workplace crackdowns, the threat of deportation and greater social awareness have not worked alone to push down illegal alien numbers.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Politicians ought to be seeing this and talking about it. But I know they won't. The Wall St Journal ought to be seeing this and talking about it. But I know they won't.
Charity is one thing, theft is another.
There needs to be strict punishment of those who hire illegals. It will be far more effective than any border fence. Also cutting all taxpayer funded services (aside from dire emergency care) will remove another incentive.
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That is hilarious!
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I'm more concerned about all these jobless illegals running around having come from societies where criminal action is the norm. Better arm yourselves. I have to buy a shotgun soon.
After what happened in New Orleans, I'd say a shotgun would be a very good idea. The illegals are only half our worry.
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