"I would agree that the huge majority of the immigrants are innocent pawns in this struggle, but so are native born American workers." - You got that right, Riginslinger.

Anytime racism comes into play, the workers on both sides are conquered and the businessman wins. This is just a way for irresponsible businesses to avoid criminal prosecution for hiring illegals. If the politicians do anything, they should be seeking enforcment of the law which prohibits the hiring of illegals. Instead, they pit the workers against each other.

Its an old game that appeals to racists and it works every time; especially in America.

Its called exploitation of the ignorant.