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QUOTE(lightthematch @ Sep 6, 2006 -> 02:22 PM) That's insane and a very odd way to get money from someone. LOL. It is odd, but this entire case was odd. While I have a great deal of empathy for the Goldman's, I think he needs to let go here and live his life. It seems as if he is obsessed to an unhealthy level.

Steff is right, there should be a big group. Does anyone think the situation is any better anywhere today?

OK, back to your central statement about which is a bigger strain on the economy. What is the difference in the economuic strain between an undocumented worker collecting benefits and a documented worker collecting benefits? A documented worker, making below the poverty level, which is a few dollars an hour above the minimum wage, is not paying taxes and collecting benefits. I would agree that workers earning below the poverty level, regardless of immigration status, are a strain. I further believe, creating a guest worker program, tied to job creation, is the best approach to filling the needs of employers and society. I would also say, a rise in minimum wage would push more workers above the poverty level and lessen the strain. Who will work these estimated 11,000,000 jobs, that pay at or near minimum wage, if not recent immigrants? (DoL stats) The minimum wage has a ripple effect. Because it is the floor, to compete for employees, some employers will pay just over that. By raising the floor, most hourly employees will receive higher wages. So it isn't just these workers effected. If, for example, the minimum was raised to $9.40, which the US Health and Human Services has determined is the poverty level for a family of four, it would effect millions of Americans and would have a far greater effect on the economy. Even at this wage level, the family would receive educational benefits, child care assistance, police, fire, military, a kick ass space program, nice roads to drive on, Homeland Security, etc, and not pay any income taxes. They would, of course, be paying various taxes on purchases. As far as reporting income. Yes, I believe most, not all, are reporting their income or having taxes withheld by their employer. Remember at $5-$6 per hour, they don't owe much in taxes. They desire to stay in this country and there is a strong belief that when a program is put in place to solve this problem, if they have not violated any US laws, (Other than the anti-immigration laws) they will have a better chance to stay in this country. As noted, the working poor pay almost zero in taxes as it is.

Bonds next contract will be guided by $$$$. Which team will realize the largest increase at the gate and what is that worth. Would the Royals draw and extra million fans with Bonds chasing Hank. I still can't see the Giants not signing him. Their fans are the last ones to actually like him. They may have too much to lose and nothing to gain by signing him.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 6, 2006 -> 08:56 PM) You can't help but have a smile on your face seeing Dustin back. His back is kind of cute, but seeing him pitch puts a smile on my face!

Which happens first a heart attack or a thrown back?

Looks solid on that pitch

Dustin time?

It's been a while since this team shined on national TV in a regular season game

Did I hear the Mets have never had a no hitter?

One out away OK, I don't mind missing some of the Sox game 0-1 No Hitter!

can't find the strike zone

one out

Back to the no hitter

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 6, 2006 -> 08:06 PM) PK didn't make that play fixed

QUOTE(jenksd @ Sep 6, 2006 -> 07:59 PM) for those watching the marlins game, that double play ruled It was a nice play. I guess I'll try and watch the fish. Runner on first, ground ball to second. Runner stops and avoids the tag. Second to first to a tag at second by the shortstop

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 6, 2006 -> 07:56 PM) Great game for Thome...now pull him. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Please OZ. Listen to the man

East coast bias showing a Florida game over the Sox

Get a hit so they'll go back to the Sox game

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I don't want to see the f***ing Marlins I don't care about a no hitter. f*** them.

Roberto Clemente was one of my childhood heroes. Dye is the White Sox nominee for the Clemente Award

If Thome swings, they better pitch run for him

Time to rest Thome. Call it a day, grab a hot tub commercial interuption The Top 5 Sports Euphemisms for Death 5> Took a congratulatory phone call from President Taft 4> Jockeying for position in the dirt derby 3> Went to see the fat lady in concert 2> Created an opening on shuffleboard court three and Topfive.com's Number 1 Sports Euphemism for Death... 1> *Really* stuck her dismount

f*** that was hit a loooooooooong way MVP MVP MVP

Nice play by the pitcher, how about going in hard to second Cintron?