Posted by
American Sentry on Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:44:12 PM
The numbers underscore a very different argument for supporting "immigration reform". The "feel good" leftists certainly won't feel very well as this illustrates a stark reminder of the cost of "do nothing" immigration policy.
This was sent to me by a dear friend, who has been rather passionate about the need for "restraint" by the "illegal alien" opponents. He viewed their banter and rhetoric as "incendiary" and "jingoistic" and ultimately NOT helpful for proponents of realistic "immigration reform". He sheepishly now admits this satirical and "loose" depiction below of the "citizen vs. resident" obligations and entitlements does illustratate a very bleak and rather insidious erosion of our basic economic structure, highlights "rights" vs. responsibilities, and skews the whole notion of "fair play" vs. compassion regarding "immigration reform". If you want to get a grasp of the severe challenges the hard working people of California are dealing with in their unfolding economic implosion, this captures the spirit of the frustration and smoldering resentment toward our state officials, and more sadly, "illegals" caught in the cross fire.
Joe Legal vs. Jose Illegal`
Here is an example of why hiring “Illegal`” an alien is not economically productive for the State of California...
You have 2 families..."Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal`". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children and live in California.
"Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number, and makes $25.00 per hour with payroll taxes deducted...."Jose Illegal`" also works in construction, has "NO" Social Security Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table".
Joe Legal...$25.00 per hour x 40 hours $1000.00 per week, $52,000 per year
Now take 30% away for state federal tax
Joe Legal now has $31,231.00
Jose Illegal`...$15.00 per hour x 40 hours $600.00 per week, $31,200.00 per year
Jose Illegal` pays no taxes...
Jose Illegal` now has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage
$1000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $19,231.00
Jose Illegal` has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of $0.00 per year
Jose Illegal` still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for Food Stamps or welfare
Joe Legal pays for food
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal now has $ 7,231.00
Jose Illegal` has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps and Welfare
Jose Illegal` still has $31,200.00
Joe Legal pays rent of
$1,000.00 per month
$12,000.00 per year
Joe Legal is now in the hole
minus (-) $4,769.00
Jose Illegal` receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy
Jose Illegal` pays rent
$500.00 per month
$6,000.00 per year
Jose Illegal` still has $25,200.00
Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.
Jose Illegal` has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal`'s children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his children's lunches while Jose Illegal`'s children get a government sponsored lunch.
Jose Illegal`'s children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home (perhaps to a parent, perhaps not depending on Mrs. Legal's availability).
Joe Legal and Jose Illegal` both enjoy the same community services such as Police, Fire, trash, sewers, infrastucure maintenance, but Joe paid for them and Jose did not pay.
Then he further depletes our country’s wealth by sending the $25,000 back "home".