Leno: When They Become Citizens, Will They Do the Jobs Americans Won't Do?

Dr. Jones

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Sun Apr-16-06 10:45 AM
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Leno: When They Become Citizens, Will They Do the Jobs Americans Won't Do?

Ha! I saw this on the "Funnies" segment of ABC's This Week with George Stephanopolous.

But it's a good question. Leno joked, "When they (illegal immigrants) become U.S. Citizens, will they still do the jobs American's won't do?"

:rofl:

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Gatchaman

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Sun Apr-16-06 10:49 AM
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1. Once they realize they have rights, they won't

They won't work for less than minimum wage.

They won't work uncompensated overtime.

They won't work in unsafe conditions without proper safety appliances.

They won't allow themselves to be treated like slaves.

Be careful what you wish for, red america.

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Frustratedlady

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Sun Apr-16-06 10:50 AM
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2. Very good point.

I've also wondered if the companies that are illegally hiring the illegals will/can still stay open once they no longer have a slave labor force? Big changes ahead.

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msongs

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Sun Apr-16-06 10:53 AM
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3. 'they" will complain about immigrants of a different ethnic group

or race, once they are in. NIMBY occurs in every group.

Msongs
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Jeffersons Ghost

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Sun Apr-16-06 11:04 AM
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4. nope, it's just human nature to want more

all people seek better income and a better life for their families.

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pretzel4gore

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Sun Apr-16-06 11:06 AM
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5. how much would a big mac cost

if the workers were paid $20/hr and managers well compensated? would macdonalds/wendies etc be possible paying 'middle class' wages?

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neebob

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Sun Apr-16-06 11:08 AM
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6. What's funny about that?

Serious question.

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Zorra

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Sun Apr-16-06 11:09 AM
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7. Not to worry. Millions more will come and fill that void. n/t

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