Here's a question... I know I'm just a simpleton..but if it's common knowledge that the workers at these meat plants are illegals, why doesn't the government just RAID THEM?????
We used to get raids at the plant I worked at...
They made sure to call a month in advance to schedule the "raid". When the 4-5 Migra folks showed up they drank coffee with management for an hour and then left...maybe once a year this would happen.
Frankly everyone is in on it. Do you really think Clinton would hammer Tyson Foods, or Bush would hammer Cargill? This is big business and big donations to "friendly" politicians.
You asked: "I know I'm just a simpleton..but if it's common knowledge that the workers at these meat plants are illegals, why doesn't the government just RAID THEM?????"
Unfortunately the obvious answer is the right one. Someone is on the take.
They get raided on occasion. They even send people back to mexico. However it is all window dressing.
In one instance I am personally familiar with, the workers were flown to Mexico City, while the families stayed here. The plant closed for a week and the workers were back the next week.
Probably a company paid or more likely a tax payer paid round trip home.
They become anti competitive and the competition either has to hire illegals to compete or go under(Then they are bought out). There are other factors too. Search Tyson Foods on Google. Add FDA to your search. Add INS to your search. You will see.
That is why we don't want to go after a small company. It would not serve any purpose. These guys are big enough to influence our politicians.
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Let's beat them at their own game.
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