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OPINION: The meme (see left image) about deporting 10 million illegal immigrants and its connection to the price of eggs is a classic example of liberal elites attempting to trivialize a serious issue with a catchy one-liner. It’s designed to dismiss concerns about illegal immigration while painting conservatives as out of touch with economic reality. However, when you look deeper into the economic and societal impact of illegal immigration, the dismissive tone of the meme quickly falls apart.
Let’s start with the language. The term “illegal immigrant” has been softened over time by left-leaning politicians and media outlets to “undocumented worker” or “undocumented immigrant.” This is no accident; it’s a calculated move to reframe the debate. The word “illegal” implies wrongdoing, while “undocumented” makes it sound like someone misplaced a piece of paper. This manipulation of language shifts the focus away from the fact that millions of people are living and working in the United States in violation of federal law. It’s a way of trying to guilt opponents into silence by making enforcement of immigration laws seem cruel rather than a necessary function of sovereignty.
The economic impact of illegal immigration is far more complex than memes suggest. Illegal immigrants represent a massive, unregulated labor force that has serious consequences for the economy. By working for wages far below market value, they depress wages across multiple industries, especially in agriculture, construction, and service sectors. Sure, businesses benefit in the short term from this cheap labor. It allows them to cut costs, keep production high, and pass some of those savings on to consumers. That’s the argument proponents of illegal immigration often use when defending this system.
But the problem is what they leave out. This suppression of wages doesn’t just hurt other workers in those industries—it distorts the entire economy. When wages are kept artificially low, legal workers can’t compete, and many are either forced out of jobs or stuck with stagnant pay that doesn’t reflect the cost of living. Those workers then have less disposable income, reducing consumer spending and slowing economic growth. It’s a vicious cycle that harms the middle and working classes while benefiting corporations and, ironically, the same liberal elites who push memes like this.
Now let’s tie this back to eggs. The agricultural industry, particularly the poultry and egg sectors, relies heavily on illegal labor. The argument is that deporting 10 million illegal immigrants would create a labor shortage, driving up wages and production costs. In the short term, this might raise the price of goods like eggs, but this assumes that no legal or technological solutions could fill the gap. It’s a scare tactic designed to make you think that the economy would collapse if we enforced immigration laws. What this ignores is that a stabilized labor market, with fair wages and legal accountability, would ultimately lead to a more sustainable economy.
By removing illegal labor, wages would rise, attracting American workers to jobs they previously avoided because they didn’t pay enough to make them worthwhile. Yes, costs might increase initially, but so would tax contributions from legal workers earning higher wages. Those taxes would help fund public services currently strained by illegal immigration, from healthcare to education. It’s a long-term investment in economic stability, not the collapse the left often predicts.
The meme also ignores the hidden costs of illegal immigration. It’s not just about wages and labor markets—it’s about public resources. Illegal immigrants often use taxpayer-funded services while contributing little or nothing to the tax base. Schools, hospitals, and infrastructure bear the burden of millions of extra people who aren’t paying their share. This strain on public resources forces local and state governments to raise taxes, costs that ultimately trickle down to consumers. So when you buy that carton of eggs, you’re not just paying for the labor and production—you’re also paying for the broader economic impact of illegal immigration.
What’s ironic is that the left, which claims to champion workers’ rights, turns a blind eye to the exploitation inherent in the illegal labor system. Businesses that hire illegal workers aren’t just saving money—they’re sidestepping worker protections, benefits, and safety standards. It’s a race to the bottom that undermines decades of progress in labor rights. Legalizing and regulating the workforce would ensure fair treatment for all workers, legal and illegal alike, and create a level playing field for businesses that follow the law.
The broader issue here is one of sovereignty and law enforcement. A country that doesn’t enforce its borders can’t control its economy, labor markets, or public resources. The meme reduces this serious issue to a joke about the price of eggs, as if the only concern conservatives have about illegal immigration is saving a few cents at the grocery store. In reality, the debate is about the integrity of the nation’s laws and the long-term health of its economy.
Deporting 10 million illegal immigrants isn’t just about enforcing the law—it’s about restoring balance to a system that has been distorted for decades. It’s about ensuring that wages reflect the true value of labor, not the artificially low rates created by an unregulated shadow economy. It’s about reducing the strain on public resources and giving legal residents the opportunity to thrive in a fair and competitive marketplace. And yes, in the long term, it could lead to lower costs across the board, including the price of eggs, because a stable, legal economy is more efficient and sustainable than one built on exploitation and lawlessness.
The meme is a cheap attempt to dismiss these valid concerns with a snarky one-liner. But when you dig deeper, it becomes clear that addressing illegal immigration isn’t just about the price of eggs—it’s about the future of the American economy and the rule of law. And that’s no joke.
Shall we now dive into crime, homelessness, the rule of law, the morale dilemma, our national identity and security, or should we just stop here?
“The Don’t Unfriend Me Show” explores a broad range of political themes, from satire to serious topics, with Matt Speer, a Navy Intel veteran, husband, and father, leading the show. Matt shares his views to stimulate constructive discussions. The show aims to provide a balanced perspective on complex issues, welcoming participants of all political affiliations to share their unique viewpoints.
I could say egg then the illegal migrant came and fertilized the egg creating lots more eggs till the country was in trouble because of the lack of food, housing, jobs, energy creating a crisis. It totally upsets the whole economy and lack of assimilation for peace n prosperity. Not a good thing for any person or country.