The real illegal immigration problem: Lazy Elitest Americans
The real problem with illegal immigration isn't illegal immigrants- it is lazy American Citizens who don't think others deserve the same standard of living they have, combined with ridiculously low fines for their arrogance and criminal behavior. Case in point from the article: Annette — who agreed to give only her middle name — owns a two-bedroom condo in Phoenix, which she rents out. Her last tenant, a smoker, just moved away, and in order to fix the lingering cigarette smell, she needs a paint job. Annette's painter is not authorized to work in the U.S. In fact, he's not authorized to live here, either. His name is Raphael, and he's cheap. Annette says an American painter quoted her $1,200 for the job. Raphael charges $500. Annette believes American prices are inflated, so paying Raphael the lower wage is justified . So Annette doesn't believe Americans deserve their standard of living- does she include her own family in that? Is she willing to lo...