Illegal Immigrants get cheaper in-state tuition

[EpyonXero]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Funny how all the people who are not against this don't live in that state.

Im sure there are plenty of illegal immigrants getting in-state tuition at Florida colleges. Doesnt bother me.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by dubbs

I don't get that at all, if she's here illegally what does any of that matter?

She doesn't pay taxes, doesn't have a social, but if she gets hurt we all pay for it... Then on top of all that she gets cheaper tuition!

Something horribly wrong here..

My guess is that some state representatives increased their voting block with this. That is all this is all about. The politicians (all sides) see an untapped resource. Millions of illegal residents who can't vote (unless in Chicago) and will vote for whomever promises them the most shit (at the cost of others of course).

[Homeslice]

"They have like no background in college education, so I was like on my own for everything," she said.

That education sure worked wonders.

[dubbs]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

My guess is that some state representatives increased their voting block with this. That is all this is all about. The politicians (all sides) see an untapped resource. Millions of illegal residents who can't vote (unless in Chicago) and will vote for whomever promises them the most shit (at the cost of others of course).

How do they vote if they can't vote?

Originally Posted by Homeslice

That education sure worked wonders.

Haha she used "like" in like every other word in her sentence..

[Rangerscott]

I'm Texan. I'm white. I disapprove this.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by dubbs

How do they vote if they can't vote?

Some believe that legal hispanics will generally vote for politicians who support measures that help illegal immigrants. It doesn't hurt that the possibility exists for amnesty legislation to pass either. If it did, at some point those who can't currently vote would be granted citizenship and the right to vote.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by goof2

Some believe that legal hispanics will generally vote for politicians who support measures that help illegal immigrants. It doesn't hurt that the possibility exists for amnesty legislation to pass either. If it did, at some point those who can't currently vote would be granted citizenship and the right to vote.

From what I've been around its legal hispanics that have relatives in mexico that vote for illegal help. Surprisingly, a lot of legal hispanics don't give two shits about illegals or hate that they are over here.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Funny how all the people who are not against this don't live in that state.

I live in a state where illegal immigrants are a problem. Some pay taxes (taxpayer ID issued by consulate and are here on expired visas).

I see the issue of her getting an education and her status here in this country as two separate issues.

Her being here illegally = bad
Her getting an education = good
Her getting a discount as a resident of Texas = Good for Texas because having educated residents is a good thing for any state.

I am pretty confident in saying that those illegal immigrants that put in the work to pursue higher education are the same ones who also pursue legal status and contribute this society.

If they are putting in the effort to better themselves by going to college I'm willing to give them a shot at staying here vs sticking them in the penal system and shipping off to the shithole they came from...likely to repeat the same old cycle of sneaking in.

There are plenty of do nothing dumb ass citizens I'd love to deport.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Her getting a discount as a resident of Texas = Good for Texas because having educated residents is a good thing for any state.

This is where I have a problem. Because I was born in Canada, I got no breaks for school. My parents paid taxes(and so did I for 8 years before going into a post secondary education). When I applied for student loans, they refused me, because my parents made too much money(it did not matter that i was not even on speaking terms with them at the time).

Some yahoo from Ethiopia gets off a boat, gets a full medical exam, and and needed meds, gets a monthy cheque, is supplied a place to live and gets a free or discounted education.

I think it is great if they want to educate illegals willing to stay and contribute to society, but to give them a discount on the tax dollars of the populace is wrong.

[dubbs]

Originally Posted by goof2

Some believe that legal hispanics will generally vote for politicians who support measures that help illegal immigrants. It doesn't hurt that the possibility exists for amnesty legislation to pass either. If it did, at some point those who can't currently vote would be granted citizenship and the right to vote.

Makes sense.. Kinda fucked up, but I'm sure it happens now that you mention it.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

From what I've been around its legal hispanics that have relatives in mexico that vote for illegal help. Surprisingly, a lot of legal hispanics don't give two shits about illegals or hate that they are over here.

Surprisingly huh?