I think both Obama and Clinton are right, as is David Thompson. Here’s how/why:
- Illegals aren’t taking jobs away from blacks in the inner cities because there is no job growth in the inner cities. The Dems have destroyed economic development and there is net loss of jobs in those areas.
- Illegals are taking “construction” jobs away in suburban areas but generally only the lower, entry level type of job. Some of the higher-skilled jobs (maybe backhoe operator) can also go if it’s cheaper to hire 8 illegals with shovels versus a guy with a backhoe.
- Illegals are flocking to the inner cities because it’s easier to capture welfare benefits, whether one is entitled or not, in the big cities than in small town USA. San Francisco has a homeless problem because they’re make being homeless in San Francisco a rather attractive opportunity.
How illegals impact you and how you see their impact varies widely with where you live. It also depends on your occupation.
