Yeah right. New Orleans is using Mexican labor, and that's no bargain.
It never has been a huge bargin. Mexican labor is just a bit lower than Amerian labor, and they are willing to take on any job. The fact is America does not have enough people willing to do hard labor. Certainly American work ethic is one of the best, but most people would rather do something else. I am sure you disagree, but without Mexican labor, it would take 2 or 3 times longer to rebuild New Orleans.