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Originally Posted by Charlatan
To the second point: Wages are relative. In Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Bangladesh, etc. that $5/day translates into a lot of money. One person's wages, sent back home, can support many. I know a few Filipino domestic workers that support their entire family (Mother, Father, kids and husband) on 400 Singapore dollars a month. It's isn't luxurious living but it is a decent living.
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And your high standard of living in Singapore (or Dlish in Dubai) is made possible, in large part, by the low wages being paid guest workers. Why would you be against the idea?