Reply #91: Indeed, immigrants do keep the economy moving with major purchases

[JohnnyRingo]

But migrant workers don't have a need for household appliances because they usually are put up by their employers with temporary room and board.
They sleep in the back of the Home Depot here.
They sleep in overcrowded tool trailers at construction sites.

When they send home enough cash to keep their families living for a few months...They return accross the border until next time.
I don't think an entertaiment center or a Buick is considered a necessity