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Myth status: BUSTED

Illegal immigrants pay more into social security than they take out. I don't even live in your country and I know this, come on - read a book.



That's only social security, there are many, many other programs. Illegal immigrants qualify for some of them, it depends on the state.

Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeituni_Onyango

She ignored deportation orders and managed to receive subsidized housing and a disability pension. She's not unique.


>" I don't even live in your country and I know this, come on - read a book."

I think that comment was uncalled. If you wanted to point out OP disinformation you could just provided the source and it would be as much effective and also would be better appreciated.


Sorry but I'm not willing to be tolerant of intolerance. The chance of actually turning around a wilfully ignorant racist on the internet is very low; broadcasting the message "these attitudes are not socially acceptable" is easier (I suppose you could consider that prevention rather than cure?)




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