07-14-2008, 06:51 AM
potthole Wrote:i agree with potthole. I did a research paper on the economic effects of illegal immigration and it would shock you. Most illegals pay VERY little taxes, and most often its only in the products they buy. Therefore, most illegals are only paying sales tax on goods, which amounts to very little but are costing the government billions each year. Figure that outoldsquid Wrote:Given the slow birthrate, we need immigrants to help pay for services. I would rather have them here instead of moving more plants to Mexico.
But do most illegals pay for services? My guess is that many of them don't get taxed properly.