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Until America deals with its addiction to cheap labor, illegal immigration will always be an essential part of our economic engine. Undocumented workers and employers will always strike a quick bargain on the street corner.

Like the oldest profession, this relationship relies on exploitation, greed and desperation.

Before a debate about the basic rights and entitlements of illegal immigrants takes place, we must demand respect and dignity for all American citizens who work for a living.