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Hispanics not the biggest problem

DEAR EDITOR:

I’ve been following the continuing saga of the deportation of Hispanics.

I’m under the impression that between 8 million and 10 million undocumented employed Hispanics work in the U.S.

Many hardworking people could be at risk for deportation. I know that the Hispanic population is hardworking and dedicated workers. They are employed in every facet of society.

They can be found working in construction, restaurants, casinos, landscaping, hotels and motels, farms, hospitals and much more. The majority of these jobs are low paying and labor intense.

Once the deportation begins, who will fill these job vacancies? How about the college graduate, the recently laid-off factory worker or the high school graduate? No that won’t work.

Here is the solution. How about taking the people who receive public assistance and put them to work? No that won’t work! From the poorest to the educated, to the most experienced Americans are too proud to take a low-paying and labor intense jobs.

Why are the employers, who have employed these undocumented workers not being held accountable for their hiring practices? Why didn’t the employers encourage their undocumented workers to gain U.S citizenship? If Hispanics had gained U.S. citizenship, the employer would have to pay a minimum wage, pay taxes and supply health insurance. The issue of undocumented Hispanics has been a topic of concern as far back as the George W. Bush presidency. After all these years, we’re still talking about this.

There are far more important issues affecting this country than undocumented Hispanics. That is just my opinion.

RICHARD TETER

McDonald

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