Immigration Reform

2/27/2013

Some questions to consider as you watch this video, and to discuss in the comment thread if you would like:

1) Do you agree with the joint statement (0:39 in the video)? How would you modify it if you don't?
2) Related to the argument at 2:15 in the video: If there is a large influx of unskilled workers, can we expect the wages of any group of workers to be helped out?

Savannah Farrell

2/28/2013 11:57:04 pm

The big issue I have with immigration labor laws is that no one acknowledges the fact that many Americans view the jobs the immigrants do as "beneath them"

Yes, we have a higher than liked unemployment rate, but the jobs that these "unskilled" workers are taking are jobs most of the unemployed work force wouldn't even consider doing. If we limit who can do those jobs we could end up with a bigger problem or a crazy wage rate for those jobs that would drive up prices for everyone (supply and demand 101)

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