Just Something to Think About or Maybe It's Time to Stop Thinking and Start Reacting

Subject: JOE VS. JOSE

I would take issue with some of the math below (particularly Joe should have most of his health insurance paid by the employer - although Obama plans to tax him for that) but generally feel that this analogy succinctly demonstrates a severe problem here in America . I

It isn't about heritage or race, it's about being a nation of laws...Joe Legal vs. Jose Illegal

Here is an example of why hiring illegal aliens is not Economically productive for the USA...

You have 2 families..."Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children and live in the USA .

"Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number And makes $25.00 per hour with payroll taxes deducted....
"Jose Illegal" also works in construction, has "NO" Social Security Number And gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table".

Joe Legal...$25.00 per hour x 40 hours $1000.00 per week, $52,000 per year Now take 30% away for state federal tax Joe Legal now has $31,231.00
Jose Illegal...$15.00 per hour x 40 hours $600.00 per week, $31,200.00 per year Jose Illegal pays no taxes... Jose Illegal now has $31,200.00

Joe Legal pays Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage $1000.00 per month $12,000.00 per year Joe Legal now has $19,231.00
Jose Illegal has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state And local clinics at a cost of $0.00 per year Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00

Joe Legal makes too much money is not eligible for Food Stamp Or welfare. Joe Legal pays for food $1,000.00 per month $12,000.00 per year Joe Legal now has $ 7,231.00
Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps And Welfare. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00

Joe Legal pays rent of $1,000.00 per month $12,000.00 per year Joe Legal is now in the hole Minus (-) $4,769.00 Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy Jose Illegal pays rent $500.00 per month $6,000.00 per year Jose Illegal still has $25,200.00

Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays Or gets a part time job after work. Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.

Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children Get a government sponsored lunch.

Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal's children go home.

Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same Police and Fire Services, But Joe paid for them and Jose did not pay. Don't support any illegal aliens... Its PAST time to take a stand For America and Americans!