Hail Storm

[Ponca Dan]

My neighborhood of about 125 houses was hit with a monstrous hail storm about two months ago. Since that time there have been dozens of roofing crews replacing all the damage. The crews usually have 10-12 guys, virtually every one of them Spanish speaking Mexicans. I wonder how many of them are in the country illegally. If MAGA gets its way and deports them all it leaves the question of who will shingle our roofs in the future? Who will mow our lawns and tend our gardens? Surely all those illegals working in our neighborhoods are not murderers and rapists? It would be absolutist to think that.

 

[squeak]

My neighborhood of about 125 houses was hit with a monstrous hail storm about two months ago. Since that time there have been dozens of roofing crews replacing all the damage. The crews usually have 10-12 guys, virtually every one of them Spanish speaking Mexicans. I wonder how many of them are in the country illegally. If MAGA gets its way and deports them all it leaves the question of who will shingle our roofs in the future? Who will mow our lawns and tend our gardens? Surely all those illegals working in our neighborhoods are not murderers and rapists? It would be absolutist to think that.

How would roads be built if we were a pure libertarian society?

 

[Ponca Dan]

How would roads be built if we were a pure libertarian society?

A pure libertarian society would have roads just like it would have shoes and socks and toothbrushes and furniture and every other commodity. Are you thinking a society of free individuals would be incapable of building roads?

 

[Medic007]

A pure libertarian society would have roads just like it would have shoes and socks and toothbrushes and furniture and every other commodity. Are you thinking a society of free individuals would be incapable of building roads?

I think you answered your own question unless you think the only folks capable of roofing and mowing are illegal aliens.

 

[squeak]

I think you answered your own question unless you think the only folks capable of roofing and mowing are illegal aliens.

 

[Ponca Dan]

I think you answered your own question unless you think the only folks capable of roofing and mowing are illegal aliens.

I think it’s more a situation where they’re the ones willing to do the work. Not to mention a free society is unlikely to have illegal residents. What and who would make them illegal?

 

[Medic007]

I think it’s more a situation where they’re the ones willing to do the work. Not to mention a free society is unlikely to have illegal residents. What and who would make them illegal?

So, you're acknowledging that more persons than just illegal aliens are capable of roofing and mowing?

Dan, the laws of a country determine who is a legal citizen/resident and who isn't. That's not a new concept. The US has a whole slew of laws regarding citizenship. Surely you know this, right?

 

[Ostatedchi]

I think it’s more a situation where they’re the ones willing to do the work FOR THE PRICE BEING OFFERED.

You forgot the important part.

 

[OUSOONER67]

My neighborhood of about 125 houses was hit with a monstrous hail storm about two months ago. Since that time there have been dozens of roofing crews replacing all the damage. The crews usually have 10-12 guys, virtually every one of them Spanish speaking Mexicans. I wonder how many of them are in the country illegally. If MAGA gets its way and deports them all it leaves the question of who will shingle our roofs in the future? Who will mow our lawns and tend our gardens? Surely all those illegals working in our neighborhoods are not murderers and rapists? It would be absolutist to think that.

Since it was your neighborhood, were the Hailstones on Fire?

 

[Ponca Dan]

Since it was your neighborhood, were the Hailstones on Fire?

Your best (funniest) comment EVER!

 

[Ponca Dan]

You forgot the important part.

Duh!

 

[Ponca Dan]

So, you're acknowledging that more persons than just illegal aliens are capable of roofing and mowing?

Dan, the laws of a country determine who is a legal citizen/resident and who isn't. That's not a new concept. The US has a whole slew of laws regarding citizenship. Surely you know this, right?

Hell, Medic, even you could do it. But being a dispatcher for ambulances is something all of us would choose over roofing. Yes, we are all aware there is a "whole slew" of laws determining who can get into our paradise and who can't. One of the great things about our paradise is there are people willing to do our roofing and mowing so we don't have to.

 

[Medic007]

Hell, Medic, even you could do it. But being a dispatcher for ambulances is something all of us would choose over roofing. Yes, we are all aware there is a "whole slew" of laws determining who can get into our paradise and who can't. One of the great things about our paradise is there are people willing to do our roofing and mowing so we don't have to.

Look at you! You've gone from clueless and fretting about who could possibly roof your house, mow your yard, and tend your garden if all the illegals are deported to being confident that there are other folks besides illegal aliens available to do the same work.

One of the things I love about teaching is the reward of seeing the light bulb come on for the student. You're very welcome, Dan.

 

[Ponca Dan]

Look at you! You've gone from clueless and fretting about who could possibly roof your house, mow your yard, and tend your garden if all the illegals are deported to being confident that there are other folks besides illegal aliens available to do the same work.

One of the things I love about teaching is the reward of seeing the light bulb come on for the student. You're very welcome, Dan.

Why thank you. I bet you’re a great teacher.

 

[Medic007]

Why thank you. I bet you’re a great teacher.

You wouldn't lose any money on that bet, Dan. Just look at what I've been able to accomplish with you.