1807: “But without black slaves, who will pick our cotton cheaply?”
1907: “But without child workers, who will weave our textiles cheaply?”
2007: “But without illegal aliens, who will mow our lawns cheaply?”
Hit it right on the head. Your post sums it up perfectly.
Well put!
Years ago I read a quote that said "If we knew then what we know now, we would have picked our own cotton", made me chuckle.
“1807: “But without black slaves, who will pick our cotton cheaply?”
1907: “But without child workers, who will weave our textiles cheaply?”
2007: “But without illegal aliens, who will mow our lawns cheaply?””
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That would make a great campaign ad. For someone actually running on that issue.
DING!!! DING!!! DING!!! We have a winner!!! You’ve summed it up beautifully