A “hold-the-line” operation has created tensions with federal agents who warn it could lead to more drownings. Officers ordered to carry out the measures are raising alarms.

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  • @Blamemeta
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    -31 year ago

    Thats exactly what they’d do, work for less pay than Americans are willing to. We need to go after companies that hire illegal immigrabts but obviously, the government can’t seem to do that. Next best thing is to keep illegals out.

    Get rid of illegals, wages go up, in simplified terms.

    • Flying Squid
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      51 year ago

      What makes you think enough Americans would be willing to pick crops in the hot sun all day? There’s a reason we used to use slaves to do that work.

      • @Blamemeta
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        -31 year ago

        For a good wage, they would. And for the most part, crops are mechanically harvested.

        • Flying Squid
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          21 year ago

          How good a wage do you think farmers could afford to offer? They aren’t billionaires.

          • @Blamemeta
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            -31 year ago

            If they can’t pay a fair wage, they shouldn’t be in business. They’ll have to up prices.

            Would you rather prices go up a tiny bit, or continue to not pay living wages? It’s the same thing as with fast food workers and the $15 min wage.

            • Flying Squid
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              41 year ago

              A tiny bit? You have no idea how agriculture works.