On Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:42:28 -0700 (PDT), KevinS wrote:

> On Sep 10, 12:56*pm, aem > wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> ' ´We always, always hire the undocumented workers,¡ he said. ´Itÿs
>> not just me, itÿs everybody in the industry. First, they are willing
>> to do the work. Second, they are willing to learn. Third, they are not
>> paid as well. Itÿs an economic decision. Itÿs less expensive to hire
>> an undocumented person.¡ '
>>
>> So if restaurants replace all those workers, and raise prices to pay
>> them, will you eat out as much as before? * -aem
>
> My first thought - if prices were to rise - let's say arbitrarily 15%
> to 20% -
> I would not alter my dining out habits. If prices were to double, I
> would reconsider my habits and likely reduce the frequency of dining
> out.

that's the crux of the biscuit. i suspect that the price of food would not
go up that much.

also, i sorta doubt wages are the main benefit. the undocumented workers
will also put up with bad working conditions, because if they complain the
boss can threaten them with deportation. makes for a docile work force.

your pal,
blake