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That or they can pay foreign programmers a lot less and drive the average rate down for everyone.

Or pay them the same as American workers and allow that money have an amazing effect on the world.

Or we can continue only hiring Americans. Those $100 hoodies aren't going to buy themselves.

So the laws of supply and demand don't apply to labor markets?

Increasing the supply lowers the price. Are you disputing this?