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Editorial: What about the illegals?
The Washington Times ^ | 2008-10-09

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 ...


TOPICS: Editorial; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: aliens; financialcrisis; illegals; immigrantlist; immigration

1 posted on 10/09/2008 3:43:46 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
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To: rabscuttle385
If we get a deep recession (I'm not convinced that we will) the people will get far less tolerant of illegal aliens taking jobs and not paying taxes.

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.

2 posted on 10/09/2008 3:49:55 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (I ain't gonna quit until I'm laid in my tomb and even then they better shut it tight.)
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To: rabscuttle385
Lawbreakers should never receive benefits....ever

Charity is one thing, theft is another.


3 posted on 10/09/2008 3:52:36 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Lets get dangerous)
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To: rabscuttle385

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.


4 posted on 10/09/2008 3:58:44 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Paying taxes for bank bailouts is apparently the patriotic thing to do. [/sarc])
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To: rabscuttle385

5 posted on 10/09/2008 4:09:08 PM PDT by Bean Counter (Stout Hearts.....)
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To: rabscuttle385

btt


6 posted on 10/09/2008 4:37:57 PM PDT by Cacique (quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat ( Islamia Delenda Est ))
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To: Bean Counter

That is hilarious!


7 posted on 10/09/2008 4:59:30 PM PDT by tbw2 (Freeper sci-fi - "Sirat: Through the Fires of Hell" - on amazon.com)
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8 posted on 10/10/2008 8:39:56 AM PDT by gubamyster
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To: ClearCase_guy
If we get a deep recession (I'm not convinced that we will) the people will get far less tolerant of illegal aliens taking jobs and not paying taxes.

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.

9 posted on 10/10/2008 8:56:40 AM PDT by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote!)
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To: raybbr
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.

10 posted on 10/10/2008 9:16:05 PM PDT by Razz Barry (Round'em up, send'em home.)
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