Analyzing the Financial Implications of Large-Scale Deportation in the US

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SilentOrbitSenior Member
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#1Feb 15, 2023, 05:06 AM
Billions are being thrown around by the Trump admin just for immigration enforcement. 45 billion for detention centers… really? That's insane.
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alex21Full Member
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#2Feb 15, 2023, 10:22 AM
True, and don’t forget the border wall is only a small fraction of what’s needed.
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#3Feb 15, 2023, 03:43 PM
But those are illegal immigrants. They shouldn’t have access to US resources. If the economy needs workers, they should change immigration laws rather than just keep them here illegally.
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yield_2017Senior Member
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#4Feb 15, 2023, 06:20 PM
If labor costs are too high, they should invest in automation instead of relying on illegal workers. Long run, it's more sustainable.
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SilentOrbitSenior Member
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#5Feb 15, 2023, 10:09 PM
Fun fact: more people were deported under Clinton than any other president. He wasn’t exactly the immigration hero.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#6Feb 16, 2023, 12:35 AM
Exactly! The aggressive deportation policies really ramped up under him and just continued on.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#7Feb 18, 2023, 09:51 AM
Populism at its finest. Sure, some immigrants are sketchy, but many are just decent folks doing jobs that Americans won’t touch. It’s a complicated issue.
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shard777Full Member
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#8Feb 18, 2023, 12:25 PM
Gotta admit, Biden’s got a mess on his hands with immigration. But I’d watch out for political motives behind any reforms.
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block_alphaSenior Member
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#9Feb 18, 2023, 04:12 PM
Looks like a lot of immigrants got sent back already during Trump's term… helping them find a better life, right?
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alt_forkMember
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#10Feb 18, 2023, 10:19 PM
Dude, don’t buy into the mainstream media hype. There's a whole narrative about jobs and population control that's just shaky. It feels more like hate than policy.
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maxorbitMember
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#11Feb 20, 2023, 05:57 PM
What about the taxpayers? Illegal immigrants don’t pay taxes, so deporting them could free up some resources for citizens in need.
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5igm4777Member
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#12Feb 20, 2023, 11:48 PM
They do pay taxes, actually. It’s not all doom and gloom. But yeah, it’s not like the US is just handing out cash.
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#13Feb 21, 2023, 12:00 AM
I don’t mind some of Trump’s practices on deportation, provided it’s fair. But illegally entering is a serious issue.
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tomnovaNewbie
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#14Feb 22, 2023, 03:17 PM
Totally get what you mean. His “us vs them” approach feels kind of aggressive, though.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#15Feb 24, 2023, 08:13 PM
Like, imagine a family doing well and suddenly adding someone uninvited… makes everything complicated.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#16Feb 24, 2023, 10:58 PM
Bias alert! You’re just pushing your own agenda. In Europe, we had the same issues with illegal immigration, and it wasn’t pretty.
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chain365Legendary
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#17Feb 25, 2023, 04:14 AM
Deporting illegals helps control the job market. But companies will struggle if they can’t fill those roles legally.
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CalmS4tFull Member
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#18Feb 25, 2023, 06:03 AM
I’m here for it. Illegal immigrants get taken advantage of, so deportations should signal to employers to play fair.
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kevin_atlasFull Member
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#19Feb 26, 2023, 02:05 AM
Trump’s policies are tough but necessary. Immigration issues are everywhere, and we all feel it.
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johnapeNewbie
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#20Feb 26, 2023, 03:46 AM
The fundamental issue is the economy. The costs of losing these workers could lead to inflation and more. It’s a balancing act.
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