Apples to oranges. While I won't make excuses for anyone being lazy, you can't compare what an immigrant from Mexico will work for and what someone raised in this countries nanny state will work for. The average wage in Mexico is about 2.50 per day. One man working here and sending money home can support an entire extended family over there. Imagine moving to a country where you make the same amount in a day you make in a month here. I would guess you would be very grateful for that job. Not to mention if your child is born here its like hitting the lottery with free education even to include college in some states and food, housing, and health care.