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Originally Posted by Paul Markham
His Wall idea is dumb. He has to know that building a Hotel is a small part of the cost. the big part that never stops is the staff and maintenance. Assuming Mexico says no to paying for it, are you willing to pay more in taxes and prices in the shops. To build, staff and maintain the Wall?
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I agree, the wall isn't one of his best ideas... it would never happen anyway, because of both political and practical reasons... but it shows where he stands on the immigration issue... his opponents on the other hand, say politically correct bs and try to appeal to both sides...
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Originally Posted by Paul Markham
Illigal migrant employers aren't bothered with minimum wage laws. They hire illegals to pay less than the minimum wage.
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imagine there is no minimum wage and little or no "overhead" (i.e. mandatory health insurance)... what point would there be in hiring illegal immigrants? Why would anyone risk fines, etc and do that? by creating high minimum wage and other laws that increase your labor costs you make it worthwhile for employers to hire illegal immigrants... why pay $15/hr, when you can hire illegal immigrant for $10/hr?
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Originally Posted by Paul Markham
If Trump wanted to come out with a sound policy, he would be looking to fine employers more. He ignored that idea.
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It probably would be somewhat effective, but I'm not sure I like that plan... it just feels wrong to fine employers for doing what is best, hiring cheaper and more productive workers... doesn't it feel a bit lame to fine employers for hiring Jose who will pick 20 boxes of oranges for $100/day over Mike who will pick 10 boxes of oranges for $200/day? it's kinda like dangling a "forbidden fruit" in front of employers, then fining them for eating it...