Originally Posted by VictorVIcious

Believe me, if these illegals could have some type of temporary legal status they would be glad to pay the taxes even if this didn't give them any rights to benefits of the programs. Since they are here illegally they are subject to abuse. What can they do if they get mugged and thier illegally earned pay taken who can they complain to. If thier employer decides not to pay the full amount for thier work who do they complain to. I remember a few years back they set up some kind of a program to let them put money in banks and open accounts for checking and savings. Seems like a lot of money was deposited.
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