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Irrational debate and political dishonesty should not threaten the legacy of U.S. immigration
By Mark Alvarez
In Utah, undocumented immigrants work in agriculture, construction, landscaping, hospitality and other key economic sectors. The ski industry, dairy farmers and other businesses rely on these workers for difficult, often dangerous labor that most of us avoid.