[sweetliberty]

The only thing I am suggesting that we have the right to dictate is the terms under which individulas from other nations can come to and participate in OURs. Protecting our borders and our sovereignity is one of the very few things the federal government is charged with. If they were focusing on handling THAT duty responsibly, they wouldn't have time to be imposing on the freedoms of citizens.

"What right do you (acting through the government) have to tell me how much I have to pay a worker?"

Slavery was abolished in the 1860's. We have minimum wage laws. Those who hire Americans are subject to it. Those who hire illegals are trying to avoid it. Are you suggesting that it is fine for employers to break the law....twice, and that no penalty should be imposed for doing so?

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

Yes slavery was indeed abolished. How does me arguing that the free market should dictate wages have anything to do with slavery? You socialists all think the same way. If I as a free man decide to work for $2.00 per hour, that is between me and the employer. Why is it any of your business? Laws come and go, and just because something is the law does not mean it is right. Laws should only protect the private property rights of citizens. We are all grown up and can make our own free choices when it comes to work. But, let me guess, you know better than the average person and you should be able to dictate whatever arbitrary rules you want to impose?