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by SmellyGeekBoy 2502 days ago
> You ask a great question: If a business isn't able to employ American workers at competitive pay, what purpose does it serve for the country? Why should it be here or exist?

One would assume that the business still pays taxes, bills, rent etc.

It's still a net gain to the economy, especially when the alternative is for the work to go overseas.