Charleroi

[bambino]

The oldest and largest employer in Charleroi is shutting down. So did another plant

https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/work...AVB4T4GDAP5KE/

But the illegal immigration’s are great!!!!

[HDGristle]

We already covered that. Thanks for catching up

[bambino]

Originally Posted by HDGristle

We already covered that. Thanks for catching up

I bumped it because it bears repeating. You should go to the town square and defend the illegals. Good luck.

[HDGristle]

Legal migrants, Bam. There's unity already as folks focus on the villains in that story. Anchor Hocking.

But that's off topic

https://triblive.com/local/regional/...-in-spotlight/

[onawbtngr546]

Why are you opposed to legal immigrants, bam? It sure sounds like you are. The immigrants in Charleroi (and elsewhere in the news) are here legally. So why are you opposed to them being here, legally?

[bambino]

Charleroi is on life support. Doubt it can be saved.

[HDGristle]

Welcome to the Rust Belt. We have to refresh and renew or waste away.

Immigration is part of building back up that tax base. Bringing in folks hungry for that American dream. New ideas. Fresh perspectives. New businesses. People with mettle.

Clinging to the past is great and all. Nostalgia, ok. But, we live in the now. Pretending we know what tomorrow brings is folly. But hope... immigrants can bring hope in with them.

Let them build a life and become part of the community. Weave new patches in that dusty old quilt.

There's a Ship of Theseus metaphor in here, too, Culture Warrior. If...you stop and think about it.

[bambino]

Well, if business is leaving Charleroi because of the illegal immigrant problem, where are the illegal immigrants going to work and pay taxes?

Tim’s Antique shop?


BAHAHAHA

[HDGristle]

Owner of Fourth Street Foods has already said he'll take 300 more folks if they want to work.

There are at least 5 now Haitian-owned businesses. Room for more.

Pa Careerlink is available to assist with other roles.

There's jobs to be found, Bam. You wouldn't do most of them.

[lustylad]

Hey Gristle, are you an immigration lawyer? Do you work with or for any governmental or Non-governmental groups involved with immigrants?

[HDGristle]

No. I work at Burger King, mate.

[tommy156]

Originally Posted by onawbtngr546

Why are you opposed to legal immigrants, bam? It sure sounds like you are. The immigrants in Charleroi (and elsewhere in the news) are here legally. So why are you opposed to them being here, legally?

We all know why, but I'll get pointed for spelling it out.

Anyway, America wouldn't be America without immigrants. Anyone who knows history can tell you. Immigrants are who made America great in the first place.