I would have to hire 4x the American workers at the higher wages for 1 illegal.
1 illegal = 600 cabbages 1 America = 150 cabbages 4 America = 600 cabbages.
To get the same about of production, do I have to increase of labor force by 400%? Where can I get a government grant to pay for 400% more equipment and PPE? Is my government subsidies going to cover all my labor costs? How am I supposed to complete with Mexico cabbage farms that pay there employees $4 usd per hr. Is 1 illegal taking taking 4 American jobs? Is the American workers going to start a union? How many of the American workers have a meth addiction? Do any of the Americans have any experience using Lorsban or roundup? What is the workman comp premium on 4 Americans working in agriculture? How much does a lawyer cost to defend 4 workman's comp claims vs buying 1 illegal a new pick up truck.
When has the last time the government paid down the national debt?