Sunday, March 26, 2006

"Day without a Latino"

I had read about this in the Milwaukee J-S on Friday, and Jonathan brought up a great point.

Here's the article:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=408736&date=3/16/2006

And here's J0n's comment:

"...there was a article about a peaceful rally in Milwaukee about keeping unregistered migrant workers. If possible, could you possibly put that as one of the forums so we can debate what the economy would be like if we sent all the unregistered immigrants back or if we made them legal US citizens. I personally would think it would be interesting. Thank you."

An excellent point - one that I have a decided opinion on, but will keep my mouth shut so you can think it through. :)

I like these opinion ones. They're awesome to get your brain juices flowing, and your economic reasoning hats on.

I'll check in tomorrow - but will be incommunicado on here until Wed evening. See you in class!

KM

1 comment:

KM said...

I'll comment on Sarah's question later - after some of you get a chance to read it. I just wanted you to know that I *have* been here. :)

Josh brings up a terrific point on child labor and overseas labor...any other thoughts? What does that do to overseas markets? What does that do to price?

How does the Walmart phenomenon fit into all this?

Outstanding points on labor - which will be terrific when we get to labor markets, too.

Why does that 24 hour store stay open? There must be an economic reason for it.

Why do we ship jobs overseas?

What about the money leaking out - for my thesis two years ago, I looked at the money that immigrants (legal and illegal) sent home from jobs here - it was estimated for the year 2000 that some $3 billion was leaking into Latin America from the US. What does that do? (Sorry, don't remember my source off the top of my head)

And Nate, nice analogy. If you're lost, let me know so we can get you caught up.

Same with you, Joe.

For that matter, same for anyone. :) Have a nice 2 days without me torturing you.