Posted by AuntieMel on April 28, 2006, at 16:06:51
In reply to Re: On the other hand » AuntieMel, posted by Bobby on April 28, 2006, at 15:33:53
What do you mean by 'not pay taxes?' If that means no income taxes, then you are right - but anyone else working for that wage probably wouldn't pay income taxes *and* would also get the Earned Income Credit.
As for other taxes? Sales taxes? Gasoline taxes? Paid. Property taxes? Paid through rent. Social security taxes - ok, no pay but they won't get any retirement or disability from them either.
It's not a simple problem, unfortunately. As long as people can do much better here than at home they will keep risking themselves for it. Building a fence won't work, that's for dang sure. There's already tunnels you can *literally* drive a truck through.
And passing more laws? Why not just enforce the ones we have. Everyone is supposed to prove they have a right to work here (I-9 form) But *nobody* ever checks them.
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