Who do Democrats work for? Americans or Illegals?
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a rising star in the Democratic Party from Texas, recently made waves with a controversial statement suggesting that the U.S. relies on illegal immigrants to fill jobs that American citizens, particularly those with college degrees, are unwilling to take. Crockett made these remarks at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival on March 8, sparking a viral debate.
In a video that quickly gained traction, Crockett posed a question to the audience: “How many of you are sending your kids to college to work on farms?” After the crowd remained silent, she pointed out that it is often illegal immigrants who are working the farms that provide the food Americans rely on. She continued to highlight that college-educated Americans rarely pursue jobs in industries like hospitality or construction, industries that are typically filled by undocumented workers.
Her argument is that, in a capitalist society, there will always be a group of people who perform labor that others don’t want to do. Crockett emphasized that these workers play a vital role in keeping the economy running, contributing taxes while not receiving benefits like Social Security. She argued that disparaging or targeting these workers only detracts from the greatness of the nation.
Crockett’s comments echo similar statements from other prominent Democrats. Last year, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., claimed that the U.S. needed illegal immigrants to prevent crops from “rotting in the ground.” In 2023, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz from Florida made similar remarks about vegetables potentially rotting due to stricter immigration laws. Even former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that farmers in Florida rely on illegal immigrants to harvest their crops.
While Crockett’s statement may resonate with some, it raises serious concerns about the long-term implications of encouraging illegal immigration. The notion that illegal immigrants are essential to the economy overlooks the importance of enforcing immigration laws and securing the border. The truth is, allowing illegal immigration to continue unchecked undermines the rule of law and puts a strain on American workers, who should be the ones filling these essential jobs. Furthermore, when the government tolerates illegal immigration, it sends the wrong message about respecting the laws of the land and the value of legal immigration.
Crockett’s statement about immigration as “not a crime” also undermines the importance of upholding federal law. While some may argue for comprehensive immigration reform, it is essential to address illegal immigration within the framework of existing laws and to find solutions that respect both the rule of law and the needs of American workers.
I wonder how many ‘low’ jobs she has ever worked? My guess is NONE. After all, she is ‘entitled’ (in more ways than one) and has to have only high class jobs unlike us plain old ordinary people.
Full disclosure: I’ve worked more than my share of those ‘low’ jobs until I managed to score better ones. I’m now disability retired from the military and get by okay.
More words of “wisdom” from the ghetto