Guest Workers... - tanTALK

deveihca · 07-14-2006, 02:43 PM

Since hearing the plan for treating illegal immigrants as 'guest workers',
I now have undergone a complete reversal in my understanding of the proper
meaning of words.
I stupidly believe the definition of 'guest' is one who is invited ... now
I'm told this is no longer correct.

For instance, if a burglar breaks into my home, he really becomes a 'guest'
who is only looking for a better life.
Because he broke in for that reason, I must accept the obligation to
provide him with living quarters,
health care, education and transportation.
He has as much 'right' to my house as I do, but I have to pay taxes ... he
doesn't,
because the government doesn't really know he is a 'guest' in my house
and I am not allowed to turn him in.

He will get preferential treatment because he is a 'guest' in my house,
yet I cannot say anything against him.
If I do vocalize my feelings, I must attend "sensitivity" training
because I just don't understand how to accept my 'guest' and his
customs/religion/culture, etc.

I am also required to learn his language so that we may communicate.
It is not necessary for him to learn mine because he is a 'guest' in my
house.

I am not allowed to wave my flag, but he may fly or wave his flag anywhere
he chooses ..
because he is my 'guest'.

I am required to subsidize his family and provide for his family's needs.
When I get paid, I must give a portion of it to him in the form of welfare
and food stamps
so he can get his food and supplies free or a reduced prices.

Because any money he makes is all his, he can buy the luxuries for his
family
that I cannot afford for my family, but I have to be OK with that
because he is now a resident in my house.

I feel SO much better ... now that I understand !

BP · 07-14-2006, 04:38 PM

Thanks for clearing that up. I now understand that I am a whore (citizen) working for the pimp (guest worker). I get it.

Neon Beach · 07-14-2006, 06:09 PM

Oh my.

body tan · 07-14-2006, 07:59 PM

This immigration issue will not be solved any time soon. Its by far a bigger problem then the IRS. That is why no one wants to touch it. The best thing for anyone that does not agree with the guest issue is not to use anyone on that progam. Remember you may not think your using them but the companies that do the service work for you do.

glotan · 07-15-2006, 10:31 AM

We live in a global society now. It might not be what everyone wants but it isn't going to change anytime soon.

Even if they don't come here to work, our gov is going to subsidize their existance by giving their gov our tax $$. If they're here, at least we can get an honest days' work out of them -- which is more than I can say for my (caucasian, college-educated, suburban raised) current staff.

07-14-2006, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
deveihca Join Date: Jul 10 2006 Location: Glenville NY Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	Guest Workers... Since hearing the plan for treating illegal immigrants as 'guest workers', I now have undergone a complete reversal in my understanding of the proper meaning of words. I stupidly believe the definition of 'guest' is one who is invited ... now I'm told this is no longer correct. For instance, if a burglar breaks into my home, he really becomes a 'guest' who is only looking for a better life. Because he broke in for that reason, I must accept the obligation to provide him with living quarters, health care, education and transportation. He has as much 'right' to my house as I do, but I have to pay taxes ... he doesn't, because the government doesn't really know he is a 'guest' in my house and I am not allowed to turn him in. He will get preferential treatment because he is a 'guest' in my house, yet I cannot say anything against him. If I do vocalize my feelings, I must attend "sensitivity" training because I just don't understand how to accept my 'guest' and his customs/religion/culture, etc. I am also required to learn his language so that we may communicate. It is not necessary for him to learn mine because he is a 'guest' in my house. I am not allowed to wave my flag, but he may fly or wave his flag anywhere he chooses .. because he is my 'guest'. I am required to subsidize his family and provide for his family's needs. When I get paid, I must give a portion of it to him in the form of welfare and food stamps so he can get his food and supplies free or a reduced prices. Because any money he makes is all his, he can buy the luxuries for his family that I cannot afford for my family, but I have to be OK with that because he is now a resident in my house. I feel SO much better ... now that I understand !

07-14-2006, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
BP I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 13 2004 Location: West Coast Age: 57 Posts: 436 Rep Power: 22	Re: Guest Workers... Thanks for clearing that up. I now understand that I am a whore (citizen) working for the pimp (guest worker). I get it.

07-14-2006, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Guest Workers... Oh my. __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

07-14-2006, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
body tan I'm Banned Join Date: Feb 9 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 52 Posts: 352 Rep Power: 0	Re: Guest Workers... This immigration issue will not be solved any time soon. Its by far a bigger problem then the IRS. That is why no one wants to touch it. The best thing for anyone that does not agree with the guest issue is not to use anyone on that progam. Remember you may not think your using them but the companies that do the service work for you do.

07-15-2006, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
glotan Join Date: May 11 2006 Location: Loveville, Center City Posts: 637 Rep Power: 21	Re: Guest Workers... We live in a global society now. It might not be what everyone wants but it isn't going to change anytime soon. Even if they don't come here to work, our gov is going to subsidize their existance by giving their gov our tax $$. If they're here, at least we can get an honest days' work out of them -- which is more than I can say for my (caucasian, college-educated, suburban raised) current staff.

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