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joshcryer

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4. That doesn't consider their 1-way contribution to Social Security.

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Thu Aug 29, 2013, 03:28 AM

Aug 2013

All people in low income brackets get subsidized in one way or another.

No matter how you cut it though this is an argument for amnesty, not for deportation.

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Oh, PLEASE help me smack this down...we might be able to nip this one in the bud... [View all] LaydeeBug Aug 2013 OP

Well let's just make 'Jose' legal and problem solved...nt uriel1972 Aug 2013 #1

75% of undocumented immigrants pay payroll tax - Social Security Chief actuary Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #2

That doesn't consider their 1-way contribution to Social Security. joshcryer Aug 2013 #4

Except some 6 million illegal immigrants pay taxes on all levels. joshcryer Aug 2013 #3

Thank you all so much for the helpful links. Contained in them was this little gem: LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #5

I'll address the last one. Downwinder Aug 2013 #6

Joe Legal Turbineguy Aug 2013 #7

Where is this and what arguments have you put forward against it? Turborama Aug 2013 #8

See post number 5 LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #11

Undocumented aliens are not eligible for any of those things treestar Aug 2013 #9

Trying to tell people that spout this the facts is like trying to teach a pig to sing. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #10

I've smacked this down three separate times this morning...THANK YOU LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #12