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p>Even in American universities they still teach that when demand rises, then prices, or in this case salaries, also rise to meet the demand. American kids take the hint and decide to become engineers instead of stockbrokers or fashion models because the money is so good. But, then what's so special about American kids? Aren't kids in India or South Korea just as deserving? And, isn't it better to hold my labor costs down and let American kids compete with the rest of the world? It's good for them. p>Why should the market signal the need for more engineers and then watch American kids switch majors when all we need do is issue more visas? When I hear American parents say, "I'd do anything to give my kids a better life," I always think: "Nah, you won't." BR>-- Patrick Skurka BR>San Ramon, California p>Frankly, I don't blame any immigrant from Mexico who tries to come here. If I were in their shoes, I probably would do the very same thing. But as an American, it is not as if I do not have my own interests. p>Embedded in Mr. Tabin's article is the plea/threat that if we cut off the number of immigrants who are here illegally, crops would remain unpicked. The result would be any number of farms going under and less food on our tables. p>The flip side of this argument is the reality that to get this "cheap" labor, all taxpayers are in effect subsidizing the farmers. The farmer gets laborers for lower wages, while other costs are transferred to the public at large. Illegal immigrants are a constant drain on social services and especially on both public and private health care. If the studies from the Heritage Foundation are to be believed, the taxes and fees illegal immigrants pay do not cover these expenses. p>The obvious question is: Why should I help any farmer stay in business? Why should more tax dollars be taken from me so his crops can be sold back to me? Nothing against the farmer; but it doesn't appear to be sound economics to me. p>It could be argued that the Federal government has already so messed up and distorted the agricultural world after years of intervention that it would be petty to stop here. Maybe. Nevertheless, we should buy our "cheaper" fruits and vegetables with our eyes wide open. BR>-- Mike Dooley p>One thing that should be done is any able-bodied person on welfare should be made to get out and work. That should replace all the illegals that are here. p>Federal government should start withholding money from these "sanctuary cities". Hit them in the pocket book and they might decide to start enforcing the law. p>The police in every city should start asking for proof of citizenship from EVERYONE they stop, that way no one could cry about it, it would be across

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