The Up side of a Down Economy!

That being, the Illegal Aliens are feeling the loss of income more than others.

The most obvious sign is how Gas Prices alone have directly impacted those on the bottom of the economic ladder and proof is found in our now enjoying a good reduction in the number of Drunken Drivers and Hit-and-Run car accidents.

Here it is with two days down in a three day holiday weekend and I haven't heard of one broken power pole or a residence having a vehicle being driven into a bedroom.

Another positive point is that many home owners are choosing to stay close to home on days off and do their own yard work. Look mom, I'm getting some exercise.

Then we have the drop in new home construction which is hitting the stoop labor market especially hard and that includes the landscapers and Nursery Growers.

Now, if we have seen a 20% fuel cost increase in plain cake doughnuts what can we expect to see in oil based roofing material and exterior paint? My bet is that impact will drive many home owners to postpone those needed tasks for another year.

So maybe now you won't feel quite so bad when hearing negative business news.