should undocumented illegal aliens be allowed to work in the u.s?
454376
FYI They are not LEGALLY allowed to work here. Those that employ them are breaking the law.\n\nI repeat. Illegal aliens are not allowed to work here legally
535532
I certainly wouldn't.  If the companies that are currently depending on illegal labor are unable to make it work with legal and close up, there will be someone there to take up the slack and expand their operation to cover the difference.\n\nGood question!
906815
I do not believe anyone should be rewarded for breaking the law.  I believe the US needs to increase worker visas and illegals should be given access to these, with penalties for being here illegally.... such as back taxes.  I think they should be at the end of the line as far as applying for citizenship.  I think US companies should assist in identifying employees that are possibly illegal and severely punished for having illegal employees after a relatively short grace period.  I just pray that there are not enough terrorists here, due to our failure to enforce our own laws, to attack us from inside.
942964
In Arizona most ,not all of the illegal aliens are paid in cash. That means the illegal and the illegal employer don't pay taxes on anything.The illegal that is paid cash does pay sales tax on anything that he purchases.No the illegals are legally allowed to get benefits but thru the use of forged and /or stolen documents they can and do get them.I personally do not hire any illegal aliens in my business.I cant trace everything I buy all the way thru its entire process to make sure an illegal alien didn't have a hand in it somehow.What has that got to do with the fact that they are illegal?Can you trace everything you buy to make sure that child forced labor wasn't involved at some point in its processing?The fact that the illegals that do pay taxes are paying in one of theses ways,either with a stolen/shared/false/forged social security number .Or working with a TIN# that they pay taxes,I don't have any problem with the fact that they pay some taxes and don't get anything back.First of all they have no legal right \nto work here so why should they be rewarded.\nThe way that a lot of illegals pay for an apartment is that\nmany will band together and stay in the same apt.that makes it possible.If 10 people make $ 5 per hour that turns into $ 50.and hour collectively.If they work 8 hours a day that's $ 400.per day or $2400.per 6 day work week\nSo they can afford to rent,eat,and still send money home.\nHere in Arizona in the areas that they live in no one cares how many are crammed into the over priced dump of an apartment or trailer park.You are very biased and not fully informed on every aspect of the problems with illegal aliens in this country.It has NOTHING to do with what race they are only the fact that there are so many and they are illegal.Dont be so sure that the illegal couldnt be sent back to thier own country.A mass deportation could be done,after all ,the Army can ship hundreds of thousands of men in a matter of days.So if we let the Army take care of it ,yes it could be done.Mass deportation is the first option as far as Im concerned.\nNever say anything cant be done by America\n,we seem to always find a way .Dont we?\nNo Social Security cards to any one thats illegal.\nThe legal American that collects welfare,is legally allowed by law to do so,the illegal alien is not.
427168
I'm tired of the stereotype that Americans wouldn't do the work that illegals do. Illegals do all kinds of jobs for less than minimum wage which drive the wages down for U.S. citizens. Construction jobs are an example. There are lots of illegals doing construction jobs that Americans used to do because the companies can keep more of the profits if they pay less for the workers. All that does is make companies wealthier and Americans poorer. Illegals are stealing jobs that Americans have done for years.
900772
Because it is a MYTH! There are no hard working illegal aliens. If they were, they would not be here and would demand that their countries support them with a livable wage.. I avoid the myths. Americans are hard workers, we just don't whine about it!
397657
No. Employing undocumented aliens is illegal, so if you deduct those costs it's called tax fraud.
113316
There is a myth that employers in the United States must use illegal immigrants to fill these jobs because "they are jobs that no one else will do".  The true statement is that they are jobs that no one else will do for the little amount of money that the employers wish to pay, which is as little as possible.\n\nA prime example of this is the construction industry.  Twenty years ago, I was working in construction and the jobs were held by American citizens and I was earning a pretty good wage for starting a job with little skill.  Today, if you don't speak Spanish, you can't work in construction.  Construction used to be a pretty well paying field of work.  You could earn enough to have a pretty good house and car.  Today, no way!  You have to rent share with several other people because the wages are so pitifully bad.\n\nIf those jobs paid the fair wages that they used to instead of taking advantage of desperate people, there would be many  more United States citizens working in those jobs, including those involved in the Minuteman project.
163226
While legal immigrants should be afforded these services because we allowed them to be here. Illegal immigrants should not be afforded these rights because they are breaking the law and mostly working under the table which does not put back into the tax pot.\n\n\n\nAs for your first answer, I would say yes, we are all looking at our southern neighbors because those are who are draining these services. Yes, the employer should be held accountable, but I also believe since they broke the law simply but not using legal means to get here,they should be held accountable also. To add, if someone wants respect then respect the law you can be hard working, by you are still disrespecting citizens by not coming her by legal means or better intentions for our country.
8437
Well, i think its okay.  Most Americans are unwilling to take the king of Jobs that illegal Mexian aliens will take.  With that in mind if we stopped allowing them to come over then who would do these jobs.  My point is that Americans take for granted that Mexicans are the backbone of the US labor.  Ultimately we should have more security and restriction for people coming over, but we should still allow them to work there way in, by giving them temporary passports.  A great movie that discusses this very topic is called "A Day Without A Mexican".  Acting isn't the greatest and the movie runs a little long, but they make a some great points.
210857
Ditto to hobbit.  If it's worth it enough, you'll do it right. You're welcomed to come, but do it legally. You are not above the law. You cannot come here illegally and expect us to look the other way "because you're only here to work hard at the jobs no one else wants," And then turn around and demand a living wage or unionize to bully your way to a better salary like the farmworkers and the hotelworkers have done. Do you want to be above the law? Than you can't expect the law to be on your side when it would work to your benefit.
212884
the answer is either YES or MAYBE NO! but as what other said its about time to do some action. there might be advantages or disadvantages of it but im pretty sure its goin to help one way or another in behalf bout US economy by payin taxes..if all this illegal have the chance to get workin permit.. its a win-win situation!
26159
Jobs that take advanced training or degrees. If it's a job that anyone can do, then of course a US citizen ought to have the job, not an alien.
528587
No, an alien holds a card to stay and work for a limited time and is not a resident either, only holds temporary residency. An illegal cannot have employment authorization because he came in undocumented and as such, is not entitled to green cards or residency. You can't do things backwards and expect to jump ahead of those in line. Be considerate of others and the U.S. will be very considerate to you.
479742
Yes, and I certaintly hope so.  They are illegal because gaining lawful citizianship, or even temp. visas are time consuming and expensive.  Lets face it, the reason these people are here illegally is becasue they need money, so what sence does it make for the fees to be so high?  its almost as if the Government WANTS the illegals because without them we would be in a sad shape.  everyone can moan and groan about it, but bottom line is, Americans are to proud and some too lazy to work in a field all day picking vegtables or cotton for pennies a bushal.  Without them, our ecomony would improve?  Doubt it.  Without them more jobs?  Perhaps, but the jobs they will/would leave are ones Americans simpily dont want.  These people come here to support their families back home, and really if it came down to it, shoe on other foot I would do the same.  we would all do whats best for our children, even if it was illegal I think.  Exp.  If my baby needed milk and I had no money or no one to help, I would steal it!  Bottom line, and thats all theya re doing to.  REFORM IMMIGRATION, changes laws to help them become legal (even temp.) but dont just ship em' off they need us and we them.
1039572
I belive there are already plans to do just that ,  but not 100 % sure...  I live in the midwest, and there are comunities up here , that are flooded with illegal aliens...  The town 30 miles away from me is now over ran, because a local meat packer prefers cheap, disposable labors, instead of hiring long term locals, that will want the best wadge possible so that they may support their families  \n\n  Companies love to hire Illegal aliens, they will not unionize, and the can be fired at any moment, for any reason ( If any ) and not be able to take any action aginst the company.  All they need to do, is work 4-5 years in America, go back south exchange dollars to pasos, and live like kings. \n\n   Illegals are taking good jobs away from tax paying Americans, The argument that they only take the crap jobs we don't want, is not true. They are steadily breaking down the pay scale, and the rights we deserve in the work place. \n\n   In short I say ,   either build the wall or but up 1000 signs along the boarder that reads " Tresspasser will be shout on sight. " .
316892
No way!!  Some people have a choice of whether to work or not, such as the wealthy.  Sometimes they don't have a choice, most of us, and we work. If we don't work and don't have a good reason for not working,  we do without food  and housing (homeless). If we are disabled, have mental problems or severe illnesses, we have Government assistance for them. If a single parent, with low income, of a child under school age needs to stay home, he/she can get assistance and not work. OF COURSE they would remain CITIZENS.\n\nWhere would they deport a USA citizen to if the USA is their home of origin?