I disagree with your Aug. 25 editorial, “Take our advice, Sen. Rubio.”
You encouraged Sen. Marco Rubio to basically grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens because it would be good for the economy. I believe this advice is blatantly false; such a policy would have a devastating impact on our economy.
Imagine a pool of millions of newly legal, mostly lower-economic-scale wage earners thrown into the work force and seeking employment. This would not do anything to improve the economy. It would make it harder for millions of current citizens to find adequate work, and it would effectively keep wages low.
Big business well understands the concept of supply and demand. There are only so many Walmart and farmworker-type jobs. The result of amnesty would be many more people than today unable to find adequate employment, and the government would be forced to grapple with an increased welfare burden.
As for those low wage earners granted amnesty who do find work and pay taxes, they would be entitled as new citizens to various tax credits (education, earned income, etc.). The government would actually lose revenue when these people file their income taxes. This is neither compassionate nor good for the country.
Sen. Rubio, please take MY advice as someone you are elected to serve. Secure our borders, as promised decades ago, and do not reward people who break our laws with citizenship.
— DOUGLAS DAVIS