Overall an interesting study, but it is important to remember that correlation is not causation -- that is, just because lefties earn more does not mean that they earn more because they are lefties.
To the first commenter: you do not have a right to a job. You do not have the right to keep anyone out of the US who is honest and wants to come here. You do not have the right to set the terms under which other free people can associate and do business. If you are unhappy with your current compensation then find a new employer, but do not clamor for more government. Government ruins everything it touches; our only hope is that everyone sees that before it is too late.
Seeing clearly
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Jul 24, 2008 09:50:38 AM
On the other hand.....
The reason people are not making more money is that the government is actively undermining the US labor market by promoting outsourcing and illegal immigration. People are too afraid of losing their jobs to ask for a raise. Trade agreements allow foreigners to take US jobs, but we are banned from taking jobs in many foreign countries. Instead of mandating a legitimate social security number for a job, big business has lobbied to make it optional. We would not even need a border patrol if mandatory SSN checks were in place. Big business wants workers of all skill levels to have no bargaining leverage - which is why your salary is not higher.
Seeing clearly of TX @ Jul 24, 2008 09:50:38 AM
Tom of IL @ Jul 24, 2008 00:01:03 AM
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