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closeupready

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1. Why is this a problem? If there aren't any jobs for them,

Reply to DCBob (Original post)

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 09:55 PM

Apr 2012

they leave.

Why do you suggest updating 'over restrictive' immigration regulations? What 'problem' will that 'solve'? I don't get it.

Unemployment is high, and we need to make it easier for laborers from other countries to come here to work? Huh?

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For first time since Depression, more Mexicans leave U.S. than enter [View all] DCBob Apr 2012 OP

Why is this a problem? If there aren't any jobs for them, closeupready Apr 2012 #1

It is a problem. Lost-in-FL Apr 2012 #2

its a problem for growers Enrique Apr 2012 #5

Who is 'sending a message' to who??? closeupready Apr 2012 #6

Its more about allowing relatives, spouses, parents to move here. DCBob Apr 2012 #4

Good luck to you both! closeupready Apr 2012 #7

Thank you. DCBob Apr 2012 #8

this could be a big issue for the republicans Enrique Apr 2012 #3

Reuters reported this yesterday (April 23) and posted on DU yesterday, see that thread happyslug Apr 2012 #9

Well WaPo reported it tonight at 9:06 PM. DCBob Apr 2012 #10

We should try to keep the same story linked, perferable in one thread happyslug Apr 2012 #13

Does Mitt Romney moving his money to the Caymans count? sofa king Apr 2012 #11

Next, our college educated young people leave... hunter Apr 2012 #12

Locking - Dupe Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #14