I’ll tell you this Jack, but Americans would do those jobs if the illegals weren’t willing to do it for next to nothing in wages. Remember the Oakies during the Great Depression? None of them were Mexican, they were all white people. At one time white Americans did most of the farm work. But as Bernie said, open borders is a Koch brothers plan.
agree w Jeff on this - in both respects, if the people in Guatemala simply stayed, worked and prayed until that society improved, it would, and likewise here in the US those jobs that needed workers would ultimately find an equilibrium -- the change began by Jesus was personal, and didn't require moving to a new 'better' society (or economy or school system or ...) in order to better their lives; it only required a personal conversion, and that alone sparked tremendous change in that local community, which would grow; isn't that the similar spark of this country, our very own USofA, a group of determined, wise people who had the vision to work for something better. necessity is the mother of invention they say, isn't it true in this immigration scenario too? Why is the answer to their own community's issues to leave?
Growing up in Scotland, I saw firsthand how immigration shaped our communities. My earliest memories are of hardware and grocery stores owned by Indian and Pakistani immigrants. These weren't just shops; they were community hubs, often the only places open late or on holidays. While the term "the Paki's" was a common, albeit now recognized as derogatory, childhood descriptor, these first, second, and third-generation immigrants filled essential niches, providing vital services and boosting the local economy.
As the EU expanded, we saw a new wave of immigrants, particularly from Poland and Romania. If your plumbing needed fixing, it was likely a Polish immigrant at your door. They, too, quickly became integral to our communities, bringing different skills and filling roles that locals often did not want to do.
This dynamic evolution of immigration, however, took a sharp turn with Brexit. Living in the US, I watched with disappointment as the results came in. I remember asking my dad how he'd voted. His casual reply was a gut punch: "Brexit. I'm sick of all the Eastern Europeans selling 'the Big Issue'."
His comment, focusing on a perceived minor inconvenience in his little town ("The Big Issue" is a street newspaper sold by homeless individuals), highlighted a narrow view. It felt like we were cutting off our nose to spite our face. My dad in his 70's, and many others of his generation, voted to "get rid of the bloody immigrants," and in doing so, inadvertently prevented a generation of young people from being able to freely travel, live, and work across the EU. The broader benefits of EU membership, especially for the young, were sacrificed for a perceived immediate gain, a stark reminder of how personal sentiments can have far-reaching, unintended consequences.
With prices rising, and a lack of workers in manual trades, is it any wonder that the UK has just recently signed a new agreement with the EU to reestablish broken ties, trade. working relationships and defense.
I’ll tell you this Jack, but Americans would do those jobs if the illegals weren’t willing to do it for next to nothing in wages. Remember the Oakies during the Great Depression? None of them were Mexican, they were all white people. At one time white Americans did most of the farm work. But as Bernie said, open borders is a Koch brothers plan.
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agree w Jeff on this - in both respects, if the people in Guatemala simply stayed, worked and prayed until that society improved, it would, and likewise here in the US those jobs that needed workers would ultimately find an equilibrium -- the change began by Jesus was personal, and didn't require moving to a new 'better' society (or economy or school system or ...) in order to better their lives; it only required a personal conversion, and that alone sparked tremendous change in that local community, which would grow; isn't that the similar spark of this country, our very own USofA, a group of determined, wise people who had the vision to work for something better. necessity is the mother of invention they say, isn't it true in this immigration scenario too? Why is the answer to their own community's issues to leave?
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Growing up in Scotland, I saw firsthand how immigration shaped our communities. My earliest memories are of hardware and grocery stores owned by Indian and Pakistani immigrants. These weren't just shops; they were community hubs, often the only places open late or on holidays. While the term "the Paki's" was a common, albeit now recognized as derogatory, childhood descriptor, these first, second, and third-generation immigrants filled essential niches, providing vital services and boosting the local economy.
As the EU expanded, we saw a new wave of immigrants, particularly from Poland and Romania. If your plumbing needed fixing, it was likely a Polish immigrant at your door. They, too, quickly became integral to our communities, bringing different skills and filling roles that locals often did not want to do.
This dynamic evolution of immigration, however, took a sharp turn with Brexit. Living in the US, I watched with disappointment as the results came in. I remember asking my dad how he'd voted. His casual reply was a gut punch: "Brexit. I'm sick of all the Eastern Europeans selling 'the Big Issue'."
His comment, focusing on a perceived minor inconvenience in his little town ("The Big Issue" is a street newspaper sold by homeless individuals), highlighted a narrow view. It felt like we were cutting off our nose to spite our face. My dad in his 70's, and many others of his generation, voted to "get rid of the bloody immigrants," and in doing so, inadvertently prevented a generation of young people from being able to freely travel, live, and work across the EU. The broader benefits of EU membership, especially for the young, were sacrificed for a perceived immediate gain, a stark reminder of how personal sentiments can have far-reaching, unintended consequences.
With prices rising, and a lack of workers in manual trades, is it any wonder that the UK has just recently signed a new agreement with the EU to reestablish broken ties, trade. working relationships and defense.
Interesting viewpoint & thanks for reading US Border News!
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