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On 05 Nov 2004 16:35:34 GMT, (Gould 0738) wrote:
Gould,
Do you have something against unskilled Mexicans who are willing to work for
minimum wage?
No.
I have a problem with guys who scream for
a society with overwhelming enforcement of most laws, but who personally profit
by entering into illegal employment contracts
with people so incredibly poor that *anything*, even $2-3/hour, is better than
stavation.
Just a quickie here - I've been watching the thread and have to jump
in.
Back when I had a working stable on the property, I couldn't find high
school kids for $11.00 an hour to muck out the stalls, do the hay,
feed and exercise the animals, etc. Just farm labor four days a week
and two hours on weekends.
I went to the local labor emporium and got some Brazilians who did it
for $7.00/hr. I didn't even ask - I just said to the guy at the
employment desk I needed four people, explained what I wanted and
there they were.
Now, when I have to get the hay off the field or some other task like
stacking wood for the winter, I just make the call and presto, more
people to help at the state minimum which I believe now is $7.25.
I can't pay them more if I wanted!!!
Later,
Tom
"Beware the one legged man in a butt
kicking contest - he is there for a
reason."
Wun Hung Lo - date unknown
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