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Old May 27, 2005 | 11:53 am
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Originally Posted by LessO2
Even illegal aliens generate payroll taxes and Social Security revenue for the US.
Really? How much payroll tax can they generate if they are paid cash under the table? And how do they get Social Security numbers except via a form of identity theft?

Originally Posted by LessO2
They can't collect on SS, but they contribute.
Whatever Social Security funds the USA "saves" from this lack of collection, it pays out in the form of increased Emergency Room costs, and a need for more infrastructure including schools.

Originally Posted by LessO2
That, plus how this administration WANTS people who will take low-paying jobs, we ain't gonna secure the Mexico border anytime soon.
Good point. Too bad Arabs and Hispanics tend to have similar looks. I hope everyone crossing the southern border are in fact from Latin America. But what if they aren't? Or is that beyond the fathoming of those in DeeCee?
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