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Illegal immigrants are exactly that

Marietta Avrus
Boca raton
Posted May 31 2005

Re the May 23 article by Ruth Morris, "In the shadows": I feel sorry for the people she is talking about, but they are here in this country illegally and therefore should not be entitled to the benefits awarded to proper citizens.

This is sad but should be a fact. If they want health benefits, then get a green card so they have some legal recourse when their employers do not pay for their medical bills when hurt on the job.

Yes, they are vulnerable and, yes, the employers are wrong for hiring them, but that should not change the fact that they are here in this country illegally.

Their living conditions and the other numerous problems mentioned are mostly, if not all, brought on by their fear of being arrested, put in jail and sent back to their own country.