H-1b master plan: move 40 million high-skill American jobs to other countries

In her commentary New threat to skilled U.S. workers, Froma Harrop explains how the H-1b visa is facilitating the transfer of up to 40 million high-skill American jobs to other countries. "Princeton economist Alan Blinder predicts that these choice jobs could be lost in a mere decade or two." She gives Ron Hira more than the sound bite that H-1b opponents are typically allocated. She closes by accurately implying that Kennedy and McCain are liars.

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina’s position on shipping millions of U.S. jobs overseas is clear - as she was laying off thousands of American workers - and exemplifies the vision of many U.S. CEOs:

"There is no job that is America's God-given right anymore," Fiorina commented in a recent speech in Washington. Not the most sensitive comment to make in light of the number of unemployed Americans suffering these days. This Marie Antoinette-inspired remark makes me wonder if HP hasn't already offshored its public relations department.

"We're trying to move everything we can offshore." - HP Services chief Ann Livermore ... HP figures a good high-end programmer in India costs about $20,000 a year, about a quarter the U.S. cost. And things could get even cheaper. "We see China gaining on India about three or four years from now."

Please read the commentary here:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003668844_harrop17.html