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To: TimF who wrote (63697)	1/30/2008 3:08:20 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

Perhaps you could run him through Economics 1A? I think he badly needs it. :-)

To: TimF who wrote (63697)	2/12/2008 12:18:08 PM
From: Sully-	Respond to of 90947

Well What Do Ya Know - Tough Immigration Laws Work By Bull Dog Pundit on News Ankle Biting Pundits In what is a “dog bites man” type of story, it turns out that, at least initially, illegal immigrants leave states that make it difficult for them to be hired. In this case the laws aren’t designed to - as many critics claim - round up all illegals and deport them. Rather, the law imposes strict penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants. <<< Illegal immigrants are coming into Texas, but not from where one might think. The rush is coming from Arizona, Oklahoma and other states — places that have recently passed tough new anti-illegal immigrant laws. The two toughest measures are in Arizona and Oklahoma. The Oklahoma statute, which took effect in November, makes it a crime to transport, harbor or hire illegal immigrants. Effective Jan. 1, the Arizona law suspends the business license of employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers. On a second offense, the license is revoked. In Tulsa, Okla., the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has estimated that 15,000 to 25,000 illegal immigrants have left the area. One builder estimated that 30 percent of the Hispanic work force left Tulsa. “There’s been a tremendous impact in Oklahoma City,” said David Castillo, the executive director of the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve had several companies close shop and leave the state. Banks have called us and say they’re closing 30 accounts per week.” Enrique Hubbard, Mexico’s consul general in Dallas, said a dozen Mexican families from Oklahoma have applied for consular documents listing their new homes in the Dallas area. He expects more to arrive because jobs are available in north Texas. Texas’ reputation as a welcoming destination has experts predicting more immigrants will come to Houston and other cities in the state. Texas has not passed any statewide law targeting the employment of undocumented workers. “Texas is still very much an entrepreneurial place, where you can find your place in this economy,” said James Hollifield, a Southern Methodist University professor and migration expert. “It’s not an immigrant’s paradise, but if you work hard and keep your head down you can get ahead.” >>> I’m sure the people of Houston, and other Texas cities will be happy to know that their state is so welcome to those who broke the law to come here. Perhaps in addition to building the much needed fence, the feds might also look into a nationwide law targeting employers - and actually enforcing it. But the sad thing is, even if they actually do take measures to get tough, one of the “enlightened” members of the judiciary, will likely step in. Much like the San Francisco District Court Judge who blocked a program where the federal government sent letters to employers who hired people with “suspect” social security numbers. anklebitingpundits.com