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Construction is a good example. Jobs that paid 15.00 to 20.00 per hour 15 years ago are now paying 6.00 to 8.00 per hour

And home constructions costs to the buyer are higher than ever, the savings aren't passed on. Homes have never been less affordable, they aren't cheaper in areas of the country that use illegals, in fact they're probably more affordable when it's American labor building them.

612 posted on 01/02/2002 12:29:44 PM PST by FITZ
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If that is true is because of the greed of the homebuilders, who are most likely White...
Like it or not, that concept of Blue-Collar Middle-Class is a thing of the past. In America 2002, and future, prosperity is for the highly educated and skilled... Whose blame? Take your pick: Corporate Greed, Illegal immigration, Globalization.
Just make sure your kids stay in school.
626 posted on 01/02/2002 12:43:23 PM PST by Carlitos
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