Florida’s new law does not focus on punishing illegal aliens but rather, those who profit off of them — a distinction that seems to be lost on both the unauthorized residents and the activist Left.
Big Media also feigns concern for Florida’s well-being. NBC estimates that just over a quarter — 26% — of the state’s workforce resides there illegally. “The Florida Policy Institute has stated the legislation could cost Florida’s economy $12.6 billion in one year. Six industries, including construction, agriculture and services, employ an estimated 391,000 undocumented workers, or about 10% of workers in those sectors,” the outlet says. And USA Today warns, “Critics worry it will lead to a labor shortage, potentially hobbling crop harvests, home construction and the tourism industry. Some business owners say they are already struggling to find workers.”
So, what will happen? It’s likely that there will be some labor shortages in the Sunshine State for a while. Some things will cost more. Perhaps a new resident worker permit will be created.
But eventually, Florida will adapt and adjust. There is no shortage of American immigrants to the state, and Florida workers will ultimately be better paid as the market catches up. There will likely be a decrease in gang activity, drugs, lawlessness, and perhaps even uninsured medical and property damage costs. Elections may also become more secure.
I love when I see shit like this:
Some business owners say they are already struggling to find workers
The reality is they just don’t pay people enough. Business owners likely love undocumented people because they will accept lower wages and likely cost them overall if they do things like not paying income tax.
In Canada they are letting far too many people in and it’s causing wages to stay very low, yet everything is inflating in prices, ESPECIALLY housing. So even when immigration is done “legally” it still causes a lot of issues. Governments need to stop extending an olive branch to these businesses who complain they can’t find people to work there. Just let the business figure it out themselves (AKA supply/demand, raise the fucking wages).
Not all employers employ undocumented workers and it is really tough when a small business cannot find good staff. Unlike the government, we cannot print endless amounts of money.
And we hate having to compete with employers who do employ undocumented workers. So I am glad they bought this legislation in and I hope they enforce it properly.
Sadly we also compete with government. By the time people add up all the benefits they get from not working, there is little motivation for them to work. For example we may pay a thousand dollars a month or more for their health insurance which they get for almost nothing if they do not work or keep their income down by working part time.
Bill Burr did a bit one time about this. He said something to the effect of “it’s not that Americans don’t want to pick apples. It’s that we don’t want to do it for $2/day. I’d love to get some fresh air and work with my hands for $20/hr. But, these jobs won’t pay that.”
If these business offered better wages, they’d not have this problem. But, that Pandora’s Box has already been opened. I fear it cannot be closed.
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