[RS]

"Because employers can land some illegals to do the job for an under-the-table pittance."

Yep, but I was responding to a post which said " whether working at minimumu wage or accepting something less to avoid being reported "

I suppose the illegals would take $2/hr and all they can steal, although the ones outside Home Depot are taking the jobs Americans won't do.

[NJ_gent]

"although the ones outside Home Depot are taking the jobs Americans won't do."

It's tough to say whether Americans would or wouldn't do those jobs when they never get the chance because Jose is ready and willing to do it for next to nothing, now isn't it?