Illegal Immigration Hurting American Youth

Here's an unexpected side effect of illegal immigration - Teenage job seekers are having a much more difficult time finding work.

Illegal immigrants are essentially unskilled labor. However, they're willing to work for peanuts. Because illegal aliens don't exist on any payroll, employers don't need to pay them minimum wage or provide any sort of benefits.

Teenagers, on the other hand, are American citizens, and anyone who hires them must comply with minimum wage laws, as well as workers comp, provide benefits where warranted, etc.

The result? Illegals are taking entry level positions that American teenagers have typically held, to begin gaining that all important work experience.

At what point will the social costs of illegal immigration be seen as outweighing the financial benefit?