It is interesting to read pdq's opposition to 'illegal immigrants' as he tries to make sure ONLY good citizens get educated and receive health care...etc...etc...

   While we ALL know that the immigration system and enforcement needs a lot of overhaul, it is enlightening to read of the situsation in one state where they DID crack down on them durned illegal workers.

   In Georgia, one state legislator introduced a heavy law providing strict control...and got it passed.... and signed!

...Now, crops...from blueberries to cucumbers are rotting in the fields in Georgia because they are 11,000 field workers short.

Here is a Google search for more stories on the topic

It seems that the phrase "cutting off your nose to spite your face" might be relevant here.