A new definition of "Hutzpah"...

Skeptic · 9th November 2003, 10:18 AM

Illegal Immigrants Sue Wall Mart for Discrimination

Of course, not a word about the fact that they came into the country illegally in the first place.

They might as well be given citizenship; they seem to have learned the essence of being an American: "I am an innocent victim, so I'm going to sue somebody with money!".

rdaneel · 9th November 2003, 10:46 AM

Quote:

"If these people are going to work at Wal-Marts, then Wal-Mart and its contractors should abide by the labor laws."

If Wal-mart had abided by the labor laws, his clients would never have been hired in the first place. I've heard of suing because you didn't get hired, but now you you can sue if you do get hired?

Talk about "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't".

The Fool · 9th November 2003, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rdaneel

If Wal-mart had abided by the labor laws, his clients would never have been hired in the first place. I've heard of suing because your didn't get hired, but now you you can sue if you do get hired?

Talk about "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't".

Damned if you dont?? When has anyone ever got into trouble for refusing to employ somebody who cannot be legally offered employment...
This is a simple case of "Damned if you do, damned if you do" and if Wal-mart did knowingly participate in the exploitation of illegal immigrants then they deserve to be damned.....

UnrepentantSinner · 9th November 2003, 06:25 PM

I thought it was "Chutzpah."

But you're right though.

Part of "what's wrong with this country" is there are too damn many lawyers and too damn many of them are busy making money for themselves. We have to import doctors from India, but the Law Schools are pumping 'em out in droves.

9th November 2003, 10:18 AM	#1
Skeptic Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Behind the chessboard Posts: 18,361	A new definition of "Hutzpah"... Illegal Immigrants Sue Wall Mart for Discrimination Of course, not a word about the fact that they came into the country illegally in the first place. They might as well be given citizenship; they seem to have learned the essence of being an American: "I am an innocent victim, so I'm going to sue somebody with money!".

9th November 2003, 10:46 AM	#2
rdaneel Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: I'M IN THE PHONEBOOK!!! I'M SOMEBODY!!! Posts: 2,033	Quote: "If these people are going to work at Wal-Marts, then Wal-Mart and its contractors should abide by the labor laws." If Wal-mart had abided by the labor laws, his clients would never have been hired in the first place. I've heard of suing because you didn't get hired, but now you you can sue if you do get hired? Talk about "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't".
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9th November 2003, 03:05 PM	#3
The Fool Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 11,558	Quote: Originally posted by rdaneel If Wal-mart had abided by the labor laws, his clients would never have been hired in the first place. I've heard of suing because your didn't get hired, but now you you can sue if you do get hired? Talk about "Damned if you do, Damned if you don't". Damned if you dont?? When has anyone ever got into trouble for refusing to employ somebody who cannot be legally offered employment... This is a simple case of "Damned if you do, damned if you do" and if Wal-mart did knowingly participate in the exploitation of illegal immigrants then they deserve to be damned.....
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9th November 2003, 06:25 PM	#4
UnrepentantSinner A post by Alan Smithee Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USAian is not a word Posts: 26,357	I thought it was "Chutzpah." But you're right though. Part of "what's wrong with this country" is there are too damn many lawyers and too damn many of them are busy making money for themselves. We have to import doctors from India, but the Law Schools are pumping 'em out in droves.
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