California Conservative

Is building supply giant Home Depot promoting illegal immigration? Maybe not intentionally, but its “day laborer sites” are striking a new debate. And L.A. Latino politicians are taking sides.

Proponents and opponents of illegal immigration squared off yesterday at a Home Depot in Alhambra, CA. (Hattip: Malkin)

AP reports: “Home Depot said in a statement it does not support illegal immigration but can’t stop workers from standing near its stores.”

Chris Kelly points outs: “That might well be true. However, Home Depot has funded the development of several day laborer sites at or near its stores. And, according to the GAO up to 90% of those day laborers are illegal aliens.”

“And, according to the Daily Breeze, a lobbyist is receiving $10,000 a month to lobby the L.A. City Council about day laborer sites.

And, L.A. City Councilman Ed Reyes wants all big box hardware stores in L.A. to have day laborer sites. There may or may not be a connection, but if this passes Home Depot could possibly deflect criticism of its day laborer sites on to the city. How could HD be blamed for simply abiding by a city ordinance?

While boycotting Home Depot is certainly one option, a perhaps even more effective suggestion is here.”

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