“Day Without Immigrants

News:
A nationwide boycott, intended to illustrate the integral role that undocumented workers play in the U.S. economy, is underway today. Plans for the day vary; while some are set to skip school or work, others will only protest on their lunch breaks. Employer reaction is divided as well, and though some businesses are closed for the day, workers elsewhere who plan to take part in the demonstration fear they may not be have jobs to return to. Some reports suggest that division in the ranks of immigrant rights’ advocates may weaken the strength of today’s protests, though past demonstrations have consistently surpassed even organizers’ expectations.

day without immigrants?

How inappropriate is that title considering the same people who agree that it is okay to break our immigration laws use the argument that we are a nation of immigrants? The distinction here is legal versus illegal. How dare these people disregard the legal immigrants in our country, whom I fully support? How dare the same people disregard the descendants of legal immigrants that contribute to our economy in a much larger way with their education and specialized skills?

Are the same people that support illegal immigration of hispanics in this country also in support of illegal immigration by people from the middle east?

What happens to the millions of illegals underbidding low income Americans if they gain legal status? My guess is they will no longer be desired by their employer much like low income citizens because the employer will then be required to follow employment and labor laws now that these workers are 'documented'. They are already saying this is about fair labor treatment. My guess is there will always be illegals to underbid anyone and take their place. This will continue to occur as long as employers are allowed to get away with it and as long as our borders are open. The only result will be more people receiving entitlement benefits at the further expense of the tax payers.

The appropriate title is "an undocumented day off for illegals". May they chose to take an extended vacation back in their own country. While they are back home, perhaps they could invest as much energy protesting to their own governments for change instead of trying to coerce ours.