A “hold-the-line” operation has created tensions with federal agents who warn it could lead to more drownings. Officers ordered to carry out the measures are raising alarms.

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    1 year ago

    What exactly do you think these people are going to do other than work jobs no one else wants for pay no one else will accept?

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      1 year ago

      Thats exactly what they’d do, work for less pay than Americans are willing to. We need to go after companies that hire illegal immigrabts but obviously, the government can’t seem to do that. Next best thing is to keep illegals out.

      Get rid of illegals, wages go up, in simplified terms.

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        1 year ago

        What makes you think enough Americans would be willing to pick crops in the hot sun all day? There’s a reason we used to use slaves to do that work.

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              If they can’t pay a fair wage, they shouldn’t be in business. They’ll have to up prices.

              Would you rather prices go up a tiny bit, or continue to not pay living wages? It’s the same thing as with fast food workers and the $15 min wage.