Who would pay for a guest worker program for illegal immigrants?
483686
Times ago-the companies who could not find help in there area paid. I work for such a company. They flew them in and housed them and worked them. Believe it or not it worked for all.! They didn't get citizenship but they did get money for their work-and no one complained because it didn't hurt those here-which now on drain of programs it does. They were not entitle to other programs while living here or working here. I guess than we had sense.
803223
Yes, they should also pay for the wall. We would not need the wall, if it weren't for their people.
589053
The illegals don't have to be paid minimum wage.  Who are they going to complain to? INS?  Would you rather pay someone $4/hr or the minimum wage?
280169
I believe that Bush wants to offer blanket amnesty to all illegal aliens in the United States, as long as they submit to background checks and make their presence known in the country.  He calls this his "guest worker" policy, much like they have in Europe.  Foreign immigrants, he says, will fill the jobs that no one else will take.  Although this sounds racist and perhaps elitist, it is common practice in every part of the world, including Europe and Asia.  He doesn't want to kick anyone out, as I understand it.  It is one of the few Bush policies that I agree with.
641404
Ya'know, I keep thinking...what's gonna assure us that these illegals are actually going to comply with the "guest worker/path to citizenship program?"  I can bet that they would rather remain invisible and not have to pay taxes and pay for education and healthcare.  If they didn't respect our laws initially, what's going to make them want to respect these laws?  I hope I'm wrong, but this is what I think.
906815
I do not believe anyone should be rewarded for breaking the law.  I believe the US needs to increase worker visas and illegals should be given access to these, with penalties for being here illegally.... such as back taxes.  I think they should be at the end of the line as far as applying for citizenship.  I think US companies should assist in identifying employees that are possibly illegal and severely punished for having illegal employees after a relatively short grace period.  I just pray that there are not enough terrorists here, due to our failure to enforce our own laws, to attack us from inside.
874617
We certainly shouldn't consider it at all.This nation is neglecting its least educated and poor to take care of another nations uneducated and poor.I'm sorry If I'm paying for the welfare(and I am) I want my taxes to go for feeding and taking care of Americans first.This plan has been offered as a way to end the illega aliens,coming to the USA .Anything is worth looking into as a solution.\n\nSecure the borders immediately (with a mere 5.9% (i.e. 153,000 border patrol) of the total 2.6 million military, guard, and reserves). \n\nRequire enforcement of all immigration laws.  Enforce the existing laws.  \n\nRequire deportation of ALL illegal entries and visa overstays currently within our jails and prisons (i.e. within our custody).  \n\nRequire ALL employers to use the Social Security Verification System for ALL hires.  Prosecute violators. \n\nDeny ALL illegal alien births automatic citizenship.   Stop the abuse of anchor babies to acquire Blue Passports. \n\nDeny ALL illegal aliens a FREE K-12 education. \n\nDeny ALL illegal aliens ANY and ALL public benefits (welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, etc.), except Emergency healthcare \n\nDeny ALL illegal aliens driver's licenses. \n\nDeny ALL illegal aliens college tuition. \n\nVerify ALL voter's citizenship, before permission to vote.  Biometrics could be helpful. \n\nProvide $500 (per person) and pre-paid transportation to each illegal alien volunteering to leave the U.S. \n\nWith no more magnets (no jobs, welfare, education, etc.), the remaining illegal aliens will leave voluntarily.  Allow all illegal aliens to leave on their own, with their own property. Those wishing to immigrate to the U.S. must get in line behind those already seeking to immigrate legally.
498456
I see what you're trying to say, but it needs rewording.\n\nYeah, just because they get over here doesn't mean they are entitled to any citizen benefits.
914573
I will never pay for that! How can I get this through peoples heads? Illegals have no rights here, they are not citizens therefore they have no rights.
889251
I support a guest worker program. I think it's impossible to throw all of them out. How are we going to find 12 million illegals? I'm a realist and know that we have to build a fence and send troops to guard it. But I know that is impossible to find all of the illegals here. We need to fine employers who hire illegals and reduce legal immigration with quotas. Illegal immigration is a serious problem and needs to be stopped.
172873
It is sad, but in reality they are being attracted for a reason. Nobody forces the government to give them money and assistance. Illegal aliens do not make US laws and policy. Also, the businesses that hire them are never punished adequately. As far as legal entry, the costs are exorbant and the process takes years. It easy to see why someone would take the easy route.
528309
I guess I'm confused with how things work here in America... If an American does something ILLEGAL, they get punished for it... jail, fines, etc...  If an American goes to another country and does something ILLEGAL, what happens??  I'm guessing the American would be punished...\n\nBut yet we have foreigners in America we call ILLEGAL immigrants, and it's supposed to be okay??  Where's the punishement for them??   Will someone please explain how this is right?\n\nJust a blind comment to another post I read and to the asker:  NOTHING IS EVER FREE.  YOU HAVE TO WORK AND EARN WHATEVER YOU GET.  YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.  IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A FREE RIDE, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.  AMERICA IS NOT THE PLACE TO GET IT.  ONCE AGAIN, NOTHING IS EVER FREE.
444538
If you were an illegal immigrant (criminal), a terrorist, or an incarcerated criminal, the government would most likely pay for it.  Unfortunately the government has no use for non-leaches on society.  If i win the lotto any time soon I will pay for it.
477876
my understanding is that it would be governed by the same labor laws that we citizens are.  So they would get at least minimum wage.  The advantage of having this done in the open, versus illegally, as it is now, is that the wage that people get paid could be regulated and enforced.\n\nso like you mention, this would prevent the type of slave labor that you talk about.\n\nI do think that the border needs to be sealed before we can even consider a guest worker program though.
648852
It is not a case of tougher laws, but a more comprehensive system that can realistically be implemented. Migration of workers to areas where there is a demand for labor is not a NEW phenomenon. Why are we surprised when the forces of demand and supply are at work? What we need to do is ensure that we have programs that allow for those forces to come into play without causing too much strain on the system as a whole. a guest worker program allows for the govt to collect taxes owed to it and fund its projects while faciliating the demand for low skilled labor in certain industries. The flow is monitored and documented and every beneficiary in tha chain pays its dues.....that makes sense to me than mass deportation. Who pays for 12MM bus fares or plane tickets? I also don't wish to see the already strained police resources and homeland security running around catching illegals when there are some serious bad guys on the loose. Who pays for the addt'l forces needed? Doesn't make one iota of sense to me........
683282
This program already exists and called "Immigration through investment", but it costs a little bit more then you suggest. The person has to invest at least $500,000. See details on uscis.gov
344614
It would cost $215 billion to remove all of the illegal immigrants in this country. The republicans would have to choose between the war in Iraq and this. Also, removing that much of the cheap labor force would have a HUGE negative impact on the economy.