Immigration Amnesty and the HB1 Visa
I have been amazed at how stubborn our elected representatives are. They are proceeding with legislation to fix an immigration problem that exists only for their corporate sponsors while the population of the United States wants our existing laws to be enforced. As the various politicians on the left and right try to appease their corporate cronies the resulting legislation is, to say the least, the worst of all worlds.
A few examples should evidence this point:
Microsoft, after testifying and most likely writing the portion of the bill increasing the HB1 visas, realized that this would empower the newly arrived immigrants, allowing them to work for anybody, not just Microsoft. This is totally unacceptable because while Microsoft says it pays “Prevailing Market Wages” they are concerned that the new immigrant will go to work for someone else.
The Mexican government supported amnesty groups are not happy because, while Amnesty is offered, the immigrants would have to pay some back taxes and perhaps return home. Just think, actually ask the illegal immigrants to return home.
The Mega farms, dependent on slave labor, are not happy either. They got their temporary worker program but they actually would have to check documents. This will make the new temporary workers request higher wages because they no longer have to worry about being deported.
Obviously the bill is the result of corporate collusion with government. Obviously the fence has been legislated out of existence. Obviously our politicians justify their actions saying this is the only way to secure our borders.
If this is America today there are some questions:
Why are we waging war in the rest of the world if we are unable to enforce our own borders?
If there is a shortage of qualified workers why is the medium annual compensation at historically low levels?
If a company is paying prevailing wages, why should it be concerned that the employee would go elsewhere?
Why should the US citizen believe anything politicians say? We have heard it before. Politicians pass laws without funding them. They say they will do something and they never get around to it.
The best way to fix the immigration problem is to enforce current law, fund laws passed to protect our borders, support local communities in identifying illegal immigrants and to fully prosecute all those who assist illegal immigration, including the politicians hiring illegal immigrants as maids, yard care professionals, and drivers.
Every time your President and Congress tell you that they are unable to enforce the law they are comparing America to a third world country. America is great. Do not let them say, or act, otherwise!
A few examples should evidence this point:
Microsoft, after testifying and most likely writing the portion of the bill increasing the HB1 visas, realized that this would empower the newly arrived immigrants, allowing them to work for anybody, not just Microsoft. This is totally unacceptable because while Microsoft says it pays “Prevailing Market Wages” they are concerned that the new immigrant will go to work for someone else.
The Mexican government supported amnesty groups are not happy because, while Amnesty is offered, the immigrants would have to pay some back taxes and perhaps return home. Just think, actually ask the illegal immigrants to return home.
The Mega farms, dependent on slave labor, are not happy either. They got their temporary worker program but they actually would have to check documents. This will make the new temporary workers request higher wages because they no longer have to worry about being deported.
Obviously the bill is the result of corporate collusion with government. Obviously the fence has been legislated out of existence. Obviously our politicians justify their actions saying this is the only way to secure our borders.
If this is America today there are some questions:
Why are we waging war in the rest of the world if we are unable to enforce our own borders?
If there is a shortage of qualified workers why is the medium annual compensation at historically low levels?
If a company is paying prevailing wages, why should it be concerned that the employee would go elsewhere?
Why should the US citizen believe anything politicians say? We have heard it before. Politicians pass laws without funding them. They say they will do something and they never get around to it.
The best way to fix the immigration problem is to enforce current law, fund laws passed to protect our borders, support local communities in identifying illegal immigrants and to fully prosecute all those who assist illegal immigration, including the politicians hiring illegal immigrants as maids, yard care professionals, and drivers.
Every time your President and Congress tell you that they are unable to enforce the law they are comparing America to a third world country. America is great. Do not let them say, or act, otherwise!
Labels: Border Security, Corruption, Great Nation, Homeland Security, Immigration, Lying Politicians
posted by Small Business USA at 8:22 AM
2 Comments:
From a corporate executive point of view, sponsoring illegal immigrants makes sense.
1. It weakens the need to adhere to a minimum wage when there is a workforce willing to undercut these rates and work for a pittance.
2. Weakening the bargaining power of the workforce is good anytime for business.
3. Having the flexibility to fire at will means more power over those who are already employed and making them fear for their job security.
I'm not a cigar chomping CEO but seeing things from their point of view is easy. What is good for big business is good for America, right?
Lexcen I guess that is the true question. Is what is good for business good for America (or should I say Americans).
I believe that a country must take into account all stakeholders, the least of which are juridic entities. Somehow I cannot place the same value on corporate profits as I do a human life.
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