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I don’t believe either to be true but the PP made a ridiculous comment that illegal immigrants all contribute more to the economy than they take out.  That’s is BS.  [/quote]

Just waving your hands and calling the comment "ridiculous" and "BS" doesn't make it true.

Immigrants, legal and illegal, are more likely to pay taxes than they are to use public services. Illegal immigrants are not eligible for most public services and live in fear of revealing themselves to government authorities. Households headed by illegal immigrants use less than half the amount of federal services that households headed by documented immigrants or citizens make use of. Illegal immigrants contribute more to public coffers in taxes than they cost in social services and contribute to the U.S. economy through their investments and consumption of goods and services; increased productivity and lower costs of goods and services; and contributions to Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance programs that they never make a claim against.

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That's not what I see everyday in my Montgomery County neighborhood.  So, I'm going to go with what I see with my own eyes, versus data that can be manipulated and falsified (by both parties).

My kids go to school will many families who are here illegally.  The kids receive a free education from MCPS.  Plus, free backpacks and free breakfasts and lunch.  MCPS also pays for translators in person, plus translations services for all the newsletters - grade level and schoolwide.  Plus a translator at PTA meetings (which still doesn't mean much turnout from the parents).  The kids receive free field trips, plus low ratio ESOL instruction for years.

The kids also receive free health insurance through the state.  Free dental care and free eye care.  Free meals in the summer.

Where does the money for all these programs come from?  Mostly taxpayers.  Some privately funded through non-profits.

Yes, their parents pay sales taxes, but that's about it.  Some of the parents are housekeepers who work for cash only.  Some are laborers who also work for cash only.  Some do pay taxes as part of their rent, but we're in Twinbrook where many of them rent from illegal renters in SFHs, again paying cash only.

They are smart and keep their reported income very low, dealing in cash as much as possible.  It's a fantastic set up, and I can absolutely understand why people continue to rush into Montgomery County illegally from all over the world.  Who wouldn't want that?  But, the funds are limited, IMO.  And, this is NOT a sustainable model.[/quote]

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