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Efforts to repeal immigrant-tuition law hit speed bump
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don't understand | 4:28 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Why were illegal aliens allowed to pay tuition that is reserved for residents in
the first place?
Let me see now | 4:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
what part of undocumented don't you understand...why don't you just
give them all the rights of my children..you know the ones I qualified and payed
for legally...someone's always got their own agenda. Just have Mexico pay
for their books at least, and their health care if you dare as they seem to be
calling the shots!
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liberal larry | 5:24 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Why punish kids who want to go to college and make something of themselves?
This bill will be a net loser since people with college degrees make more money,
and will pay back their education bill through taxes.
Tom | 5:50 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
If Utahn's are of a mind to subsidize the children of illegal aliens by
granting them "in-state tuition", they must realize they are
incentivizing criminal behavior. They can pussy-foot around the issue all the
want, but the fact is they are encouraging countless others to immigrate to Utah
so they can avail themselves of Utah's largesse.
It's true we're a nation of immigrants but our ancestors did it legally, not by demanding citizenship and expressing contempt for the rule of law because of some perceived inherent "right". Many Latinos consider this is "their" land and that we are usurpers. Granting "in-state tuition", driver's licenses, welfare, free medical care, food stamps and other benefits to these characters rewards their contempt and promotes their perception we are weak and, in a Darwinian way, deserve to be overthrown.
If the Legislature wants to feed into this dimentia, have at it. They'll reap the just rewards of their spineless behavior.
It's true we're a nation of immigrants but our ancestors did it legally, not by demanding citizenship and expressing contempt for the rule of law because of some perceived inherent "right". Many Latinos consider this is "their" land and that we are usurpers. Granting "in-state tuition", driver's licenses, welfare, free medical care, food stamps and other benefits to these characters rewards their contempt and promotes their perception we are weak and, in a Darwinian way, deserve to be overthrown.
If the Legislature wants to feed into this dimentia, have at it. They'll reap the just rewards of their spineless behavior.
Bob G | 6:07 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
These illegal alien Mexican and other foreign naationals are not in the country
by invitation or approval of any government and they have no authority or rights
to interfer with the system of government in the United States. This coalition
of illegals wanting a better life in America better become americans first. They
deserve no benfits or assistance from the american tax paying citizens. They
deffinetly do not deserve or belong in our education system that specifically
requires citizenship or legal entry in to this country. Pass this law and many
more like it and discourage these illegals from being in this country. Pampering
and aiding them will only add to the burden of the american people and the
american people rights to have and hope for the better way of life these
illegals are stealing from them. These illegals thrive on lies, deception,
theft, and deciet and it has gone on long enough. Time for our representatives
to stand up to these illegals and tell them to get lost and forget the american
dream. The dream of victimizing and defruading the american people of billions
of dollars a year must end, this is a start.
Jerry H. | 6:25 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Lawmakers doing what they do best. Backroom delays and doubledealing. Just do
what the vast majority of legal Utahns want and pass the law to protect us.
Children don't deserve This | 6:24 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It isn't right that these children are penalized for the sins of their
parents. These students some of them don't even know they are undocumented
until they are about 15 years old and find they can't work because they
don't have a social security number. The ones who are in college, have
high aspirations and having them here will benefit our community and our
country.
I know this argument is getting old, but our founding fathers were violating the "law of the land" which was British law at the time they declared independence. Mexico did have immigration requirements in the 19th century. Before they allowed Texans to move there there had to be an agreement made that those coming in to Texas would agree to be subject to Mexican law. Mormon pioneers did not get permission before moving into this valley, which was Mexico at the time. Yet we honor both of these groups of people by celebrating the 4th and 24th of July. Given that we honor these people, for their very acts of violating the law, we can show compassion to the children of people who are here without documentation.
I know this argument is getting old, but our founding fathers were violating the "law of the land" which was British law at the time they declared independence. Mexico did have immigration requirements in the 19th century. Before they allowed Texans to move there there had to be an agreement made that those coming in to Texas would agree to be subject to Mexican law. Mormon pioneers did not get permission before moving into this valley, which was Mexico at the time. Yet we honor both of these groups of people by celebrating the 4th and 24th of July. Given that we honor these people, for their very acts of violating the law, we can show compassion to the children of people who are here without documentation.
Richard Lee- Mexico City | 7:26 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Why don�t we pass laws patterned after the laws Mexico uses
with their immigrants from Central and South America? They
don�t give "visitors" anything free or at a
discount.
Confused | 7:26 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Isn't in-state tuition there to give a break to people who have paid taxes
into the system? Why would people who haven't paid taxes get a
"tax" break? Let's get the emotion out of this debate and rely
on common sense and common cents.
Ryan | 7:31 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
yay for Huntsman! This law should stay in place. These poor kids need every
chance they can get.
Just like Washington | 8:31 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It's the same pattern as inside the Beltway. The people want something
done about illegal aliens and the politicians want to perpetuate the problem.
The problem with state legislatures is that you have to go back and live in your
communities. All you ag-biz people and labor unions better get out your
checkbooks now and show your support. If you don't the pols just might
think about the wishes of the people they represent. The problem with giving in
to special interests is that the Internet has given voters LOOOOOONG memories
and you could look like you are representing illegals rather than voters. That
wouldn't look so good.
WatchDog | 8:31 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Post 1 of 2:
Federal law: Title 8, Chapter 14, Subchapter II, Paragraph 1623
"Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident."
The above federal code is the basis for the argument against instate tution rates to criminal illegal aliens - while charging out-of-state citizens over $39 million a year in non-resident fees.
Read it carefully, especially the line that clearly states: ...unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit....
Then ask your state legislator how they can vote against this bill!
Federal law: Title 8, Chapter 14, Subchapter II, Paragraph 1623
"Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident."
The above federal code is the basis for the argument against instate tution rates to criminal illegal aliens - while charging out-of-state citizens over $39 million a year in non-resident fees.
Read it carefully, especially the line that clearly states: ...unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit....
Then ask your state legislator how they can vote against this bill!
about time | 8:35 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I do not understand why an ILLEGAL immigrant should be granted in state tuition?
why should they pay less than a student from Arizona or California who is a
LEGAL citizen? Why should they even be allowed to attend our colleges and
universities without obtaining legal status? the cost of tuition does not cover
the cost of their education. I am a legal citizen of the United States, and if
my daughter wants to attends a state school in Washington or California, the
tuition is double for her. Thus, she attends a Utah university. why should
illegal immigrants get the advantage of in state tuition over my daughter who is
a citizen? I applaud the state legislators who are attempting to add some sanity
to this.
Anonymous | 8:53 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
in Ted Kennedys land mark immigration legislation it states "anyone who
entices or aids someone in coming to the United States illegally or staying in
the United States in guilty of aa crime" Fedaeral Law preempts. Toss the
aiuder in federal jail!
Sweat William | 9:01 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
that thread should be cut... If they are illegal, they have no rights. If we
know who they are, they should be sent back. An illegal alien with a college
education is still an illegal alien that cannot legally work in the U.S.
Thank you | 9:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Dear Legislature,
Thank you for doing the right thing for law abiding Utah citizens. Please pass all of these laws and turn off the magnet that is drawing illegal immigrants to Utah.
Thank you for doing the right thing for law abiding Utah citizens. Please pass all of these laws and turn off the magnet that is drawing illegal immigrants to Utah.
Darwin | 9:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
stop paying taxes like i am, and trying to get all the
other people to do the same
other people to do the same
ANDREW | 9:38 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
They all need to go back to there own country's and stop displacing
American kids from these colleges,they are over whelming our hospital's and
school's and prison's and need to leave!!!!!
Sarah | 9:49 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I can't believe how heartless some of you people are. These are human
beings, and they deserve the respect of being treated as such. These kids were
either born here or brought over as small children or infants, and have lived
their entire lives in the United States. Why should they be punished and
prevented from having any sort of a future because of the crimes of their
parents? And you know what? Their parents risked their lives, and their
family's lives, sometimes more than once, to come to a better place, and to
make a better life for their chilren. I don't agree with their coming over
illegally either, but I do have compassion for them. These kids are already
facing enormous challenges to make something of themselves, why take away one of
their only chances because of something they had no choice in doing in the first
place? These are children of God, and they deserve compassion, not judgement and
ostricism.
about time | 9:56 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I am tired of hearing that these children are victims. they enjoy the freedoms
of this country illegally, and expect us to subsidize their college. they are
not victims and they are not innocent. they may have been brought here without
their consent, but the life they have here is better than from where they came.
this is about whether we subsidize their education. my children, who are
citizens of this country, have to pay out of state tuition if they attend a
college in a state where they are not residents. no one seems to blink an eye at
that. we can't afford to send them to an out of state college. Why should
US citizens be required to pay higher tuition for attending an out of state
college and people here illegally from another country pay less. i am tired of
the whining liberals spending my tax money. let's use the taxes that we pay
to educate the children of those paying taxes, not those who tax the system. if
these "kids" are so desrerving, why aren't they offered a
scholarship? maybe the liberals who want to provide for their education should
start an "Undocumented Scholarship Fund".
The Raven | 9:53 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I'm saddened that so many "progressives" seem to be FOR the
breaking of our immigration laws. During the last huge immigration wave (legal
by the way), progressives understood mass immigration drives down the wages of
lower income workers. During this mass wave (much of it illegal) the
progressives don't seem to care about lower income American workers. Their
hearts bleed for illegal aliens, not fellow citizens. Of course, the Ford
Foundation has pumped millions into various pro-illegal groups over the past
couple of decades. These groups have in turn created the multi-culturalism cult
and claim Americans are inherently inferior and racist. This allows
multi-national corps. to ignore our immigration laws. When patriotic Americans
cry foul, the well financed left/progressives cry "racists." This
allows the flow of illegals to continue, further hurting lower income workers
and fattening the wallets of multinationals. Very sad!
Use the broken system to our adv | 10:31 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I agree, Mexico welcomes forigeners, they use forigeners to their advantages.
We do need an low cost work force to compete with China, India, our economy will
struble without our low cost work force.
No benifits, no citizenship, etc. But I can't deny though we don't like illegals, we can't deny they are willing to do the work average Joe is not willing to do?
Best thing to do is to let the very low wage/end in, and the US gov is smart they let the extream brains cream of the crop in from India, the ones who can keep the white coller edge in the international business industries.
No benifits, no citizenship, etc. But I can't deny though we don't like illegals, we can't deny they are willing to do the work average Joe is not willing to do?
Best thing to do is to let the very low wage/end in, and the US gov is smart they let the extream brains cream of the crop in from India, the ones who can keep the white coller edge in the international business industries.
Great people | 10:36 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You guys are really great people. I especially love how you always make sure
that you are never being put out by someone else. Gotta love people who always
take care of number one. What is the big deal here? These immigrants are here,
they aren't going anywhere, why not make it easier on them. I'm sure
none of you are decendants of immigrants to the US, right? If you the way Utah
tried to help otehrs dot he same thing all americans did 100's of years
ago, go somewhere you can be happy. I'm fully prepared to assume that
nothing can make you complainers happy. Honestly as if a few tax dollars even
make a difference to you. Stop Whining!!!!!!
Sweat William | 10:41 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
SARAH, if you keep rewarding illegal activity by giving them college educations,
free hospital care, welfare, food stamps, no penalty for stealing ID's,
etc., they will keep coming. Take away ALL incentives and they have no reason to
come. If they know their children will get nothing for free or at a discount
that may discourage them from putting their children in a difficult position.
Fine all of the good Publican business owners that hire them and make them pay for their air fare back to their country of origin.
We are entering a recession. Jobs are being cut. Who do you think will lose their job first. The U.S. citizen or the illegal alien that works for less?
Fine all of the good Publican business owners that hire them and make them pay for their air fare back to their country of origin.
We are entering a recession. Jobs are being cut. Who do you think will lose their job first. The U.S. citizen or the illegal alien that works for less?
shigz | 10:44 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
If California or Nevada ever cracked down on illegal immigrants and word was
around that utah was friendly their millions on the run could turn us into a
third world country overnight and we would be totally helpless.
Out of Stater | 11:23 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Why should illegal's be given more rights than out-of-staters. Nobody is
denying them college, just making them pay the non-tax-payer rate, just like the
out-of-state kids have to pay.
Lindab | 11:50 a.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Great headline! The copy who wrote this deserves your praise.
jackhp | 12:10 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Out of Stater,
Have out of state kids completed their last three years of High School in Utah?
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I didn't think so.
The resident tuition law does not give "illegal's (sic)" more rights than out-of-staters. Implying that it does is simply incorrect.
Have out of state kids completed their last three years of High School in Utah?
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I didn't think so.
The resident tuition law does not give "illegal's (sic)" more rights than out-of-staters. Implying that it does is simply incorrect.
To Watch Dog 8:31 | 12:24 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
The answer is simple, ANY and I repeat ANY student regardless of race, creed,
nationality, what ever if they go 3 years to a Utah High School can get in State
Tuition at a State University.
GWB | 12:34 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
There is only one solution to this problem.
Impeach the man who tells the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency of the Federal Government. Call your Congressman and demand they Impeach Bush for the high crime of failing to protect our borders and enforce immigration law.
Maybe Impeachment would send the appropriate message to the business owners that utilize this shadow workforce.
Until you have called your congressman demanding impeachment, you have no right to complain avout not enforcing the law.
Impeach the man who tells the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency of the Federal Government. Call your Congressman and demand they Impeach Bush for the high crime of failing to protect our borders and enforce immigration law.
Maybe Impeachment would send the appropriate message to the business owners that utilize this shadow workforce.
Until you have called your congressman demanding impeachment, you have no right to complain avout not enforcing the law.
Utah will be blessed | 12:32 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Cudos to those forces in the Legislature who are willing to put humanity before
the cold letter of the law. Many of these students have been here ever since
they can remember. They are as much American as you or I. Actually their
ansestors were here thousands of years before Columbus. They deserve a chance
to succeed, they deserve to be educated. If Utah does the right thing, Utah
will be blessed for our humanity.
dice1899 | 12:39 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
President Hinckley's last comments on this Earth were for us to treat
immigrants, legal or illegal, with love and compassion. Listen to the Prophet
and the other Apostles, and remember that they are human beings. I'm sure
the Savior wouldn't be down here screaming for their banishment and
degrading them the way some of you have done. You should be ashamed of
yourselves.
about time | 12:47 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
TO JACK. WHAT DOES GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL HAVE TO DO WITH IT? ARE THEY PAYING
TAXES HERE? NO. THEY ARE TAXING THE SYSTEM. IN STATE TUITION IS TO BENEFIT THOSE
WHO LIVE AND PAY TAXES HERE. THAT IS WHY STUDENTS FROM OUT OF STATE PAY A HIGHER
TUITION, BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT PAID TAXES IN UTAH WHICH TAXES SUPPORT THE PUBLIC
COLLEGES
Stewart | 12:43 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
I don't think we need a lawyer to explain the following law to us. But then
again why enforce the laws any more? Do we get to pick and choose laws to obey?
Failure to enforce the law is the reason for this illegal immigration
anarchy.
TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 14 > SUBCHAPTER II > � 1623 Of the Federal Law states:
� 1623. Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident.
You Idaho folks at Utah State ought to complain about this.
TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 14 > SUBCHAPTER II > � 1623 Of the Federal Law states:
� 1623. Limitation on eligibility for preferential treatment of aliens not lawfully present on basis of residence for higher education benefits
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a State (or a political subdivision) for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit (in no less an amount, duration, and scope) without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident.
You Idaho folks at Utah State ought to complain about this.
Sam | 12:53 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Sit here and fight and argue.
Send Mexico the bill and demand payment.
Send Mexico the bill and demand payment.
Pittakos | 1:00 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Yes, we must think of the victim children. Let's resolve to release anyone
from prison who happens to have a child. It isn't the child's fault
that Dad or Mom broke a law. Why should the child be denied the right to have
Dad or Mom at home with them, supporting them, and loving them.
evensteven | 1:03 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Many here seem to think that denying in-state tuition rates to illegals is
punishment. In fact, it is just the reverse, granting in-state tuition to them
is giving them preferential treatment. In other words, they are benefiting
because of the sins of their parents.
No-one is advocating denying them the opportunity to go to college. However, they should not be allowed to benefit/profit from illegal activity. A repeal of this benefit is appropriate and fair. Claiming that such a repeal would be punitive is a disingenuous and dishonest argument. Those who make it are playing to our emotions and can not give rational reasons for their position.
Since those availing themselves of the lower rate are fairly small in numbers, perhaps our soft-hearted Guv would care to finance them himself with his money instead of ours.
No-one is advocating denying them the opportunity to go to college. However, they should not be allowed to benefit/profit from illegal activity. A repeal of this benefit is appropriate and fair. Claiming that such a repeal would be punitive is a disingenuous and dishonest argument. Those who make it are playing to our emotions and can not give rational reasons for their position.
Since those availing themselves of the lower rate are fairly small in numbers, perhaps our soft-hearted Guv would care to finance them himself with his money instead of ours.
to Stewart 12:43 | 1:16 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You said, "Do we get to pick and choose laws to obey"?.
Well if there should be no picking and choosing, please point me to the letter to the editor or comments that you have written, begging the legislature and congress to crack down on illegal speeding on our freeways. Please post it in their forum before 12:00 tonight.
Thanks a bunch Stew,
Well if there should be no picking and choosing, please point me to the letter to the editor or comments that you have written, begging the legislature and congress to crack down on illegal speeding on our freeways. Please post it in their forum before 12:00 tonight.
Thanks a bunch Stew,
To Evensteven 1:03, more taxes? | 1:32 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You said, "In other words, they are benefiting because of the sins of their
parents."
You don't believe people should ever benefit because of the sins of their parents? Does this mean that we should give all the land back to the Indians that we broke treaties with? Or should we just start taxing you more so we can start paying them rent?
You don't believe people should ever benefit because of the sins of their parents? Does this mean that we should give all the land back to the Indians that we broke treaties with? Or should we just start taxing you more so we can start paying them rent?
to evensteven - your kids? | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You don't consider it a punishment to deny these kids a chance for an
education based upon what their parents did?
Would you consider it a punishment, if your kids had to pay out of state tuition if it were ever found out that you broke any law?
Crossing the border illegally is not a felony, so any mistimaner would do.
Would you consider it a punishment, if your kids had to pay out of state tuition if it were ever found out that you broke any law?
Crossing the border illegally is not a felony, so any mistimaner would do.
Hermana Walker | 3:49 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
To Utah Will Be Blessed, Sarah, Great People,and GWB:
We are likely the minority who realize the importance of education, compassion, and doing the right thing for the children-Regardless of how their parents came, the children SHOULD NOT suffer for the "sins" of their parents, and the only "sin" is coming to a country where they hoped for a better future. Without education, these children can't progress, and if we deny education, we contribute to social problems. WE are all children of immigrants. The children they would deny education to are children of the first Americans. Do some research people-We stole the land from indigenous people, we abused them, and it looks like the children of the conquistadors and early settlers have learned well from their fathers. You would think that educated, Christian people would act and think in Christlike ways. But I guess you still want your working class to stay in their place. We would all do well to remember President Hinckley's 6 B's, and also to show compassion in making laws. How about considering allowing these kids an education and better life as reparation for abuses of our own fathers?
We are likely the minority who realize the importance of education, compassion, and doing the right thing for the children-Regardless of how their parents came, the children SHOULD NOT suffer for the "sins" of their parents, and the only "sin" is coming to a country where they hoped for a better future. Without education, these children can't progress, and if we deny education, we contribute to social problems. WE are all children of immigrants. The children they would deny education to are children of the first Americans. Do some research people-We stole the land from indigenous people, we abused them, and it looks like the children of the conquistadors and early settlers have learned well from their fathers. You would think that educated, Christian people would act and think in Christlike ways. But I guess you still want your working class to stay in their place. We would all do well to remember President Hinckley's 6 B's, and also to show compassion in making laws. How about considering allowing these kids an education and better life as reparation for abuses of our own fathers?
they do pay taxes | 5:06 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Many of their parents pay taxes at a higher rate than we do, since they are
unable to file a tax return to get their extra withholdings refunded each spring
like we do. And when we all get our $600 rebate checks this year, they
won't be finding any in their mailboxes. There are (unfortunately) so few
students who actually take advantage of this opportunity, it seems a very small
price for our community to pay to do the right thing and give some kids a break.
And won't it benefit all of us to have more educated kids?
RE: Hermana Walker | 5:13 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
It sounds like you want a free for all where everything is up for grabs to
whoever wants it. If you want to pay high taxes and subsidize everyone elses
school go live in a socialist country in Europe.
jackhp | 5:43 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
To "about time"
Thanks for making my point by displaying your ignorance of the law.
Going to High School has everything to do with it because it exposes the ignorance of those who make the claim that "illegals" get better treatment or "more rights" than out-of-staters. Attending three years in a Utah high school and graduating from a Utah school are two of the requirements to be eligible for resident tuition. Obviously, out-of-staters aren't meeting that requirement so they AREN'T in the same situation as undocumented students (whose families, BTW, work and live here and who ARE paying local taxes to support public universities.)
Regardless of how the rabid anti-Mexicans make it sound, an undocumented student can't just show up on day one of classes and be eligible for resident tuition. Furthermore, any legal resident who meets the same requirements that "illegals" must meet would also be eligible for resident tuition. So please, do tell, how are the "illegals" getting "more rights" than the rest of us?
And please, turn off the CAPS lock. Or are you trying to yell?
Thanks for making my point by displaying your ignorance of the law.
Going to High School has everything to do with it because it exposes the ignorance of those who make the claim that "illegals" get better treatment or "more rights" than out-of-staters. Attending three years in a Utah high school and graduating from a Utah school are two of the requirements to be eligible for resident tuition. Obviously, out-of-staters aren't meeting that requirement so they AREN'T in the same situation as undocumented students (whose families, BTW, work and live here and who ARE paying local taxes to support public universities.)
Regardless of how the rabid anti-Mexicans make it sound, an undocumented student can't just show up on day one of classes and be eligible for resident tuition. Furthermore, any legal resident who meets the same requirements that "illegals" must meet would also be eligible for resident tuition. So please, do tell, how are the "illegals" getting "more rights" than the rest of us?
And please, turn off the CAPS lock. Or are you trying to yell?
BigPoet | 5:44 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Even though the illegal parents are responsible for the kids attending school in
Utah, we still cannot afford to subsidize in any way the families of illegals in
Utah--that would just keep them coming.
Bad Idea | 6:11 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Despite the "3-year requirement" in this illegal alien tuition policy,
there is a nuance that gives illegal aliens more rights than children of Utah
residents. If a Utah High school graduate leaves the state for a certain period
of time, they lose their residency and have to pay out-of-state tuition, despite
the fact that they completed 3 years of high school here. This can happen for
military service and in some cases Missionary service (ie if they spend 3 years
living with a Mission President parent)
An illegal alien is not bound by these rules and never loses this benefit since this law only applies to them, with the only requirement that they complete 3 years of High school. I can't believe all of the people who want to through taxpayer dollars to educate illegal aliens who cannot even legally get a job.
Any business that purposely hires illegals runs the risk of a raid, like the one in Lindon today.
An illegal alien is not bound by these rules and never loses this benefit since this law only applies to them, with the only requirement that they complete 3 years of High school. I can't believe all of the people who want to through taxpayer dollars to educate illegal aliens who cannot even legally get a job.
Any business that purposely hires illegals runs the risk of a raid, like the one in Lindon today.
Hermana Walker | 6:13 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
To RE Walker: I guess you really didn't read what I said. I think everyone
needs a course in Latin American History and a review of Immigration in America.
I don't intend to live in a European country,I have Dutch, Irish, and
English blood in me. I know my history. Maybe you should go live in a third
world country for a few months and maybe that will change your dissonant tune.
Hermana Walker | 9:43 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
You suggested that we should live in a 3rd World country...well after living in
Central and South America for over 10 years I have met your challenge and I am
100% against this.
After living in South America was I eligible to attend school as a citizen there would have been eligible? NO I wasn't. I wasn't even eligible to take the entrance exams.
Parents are responsible for the care and well being of their children. If these parents choose to bring their children over here knowing full well that these children are not allowed to work or study here then the parents should be held responsible.
How can a parent say they love their child and put their child in that situation?
How is it humane to allow them to get an education that they are not allowed to use? Now that is inhumane and cruel.
Los Angeles Times ran a story regarding students who had graduated from UCLA but can't use their education. They weren't very happy!
After living in South America was I eligible to attend school as a citizen there would have been eligible? NO I wasn't. I wasn't even eligible to take the entrance exams.
Parents are responsible for the care and well being of their children. If these parents choose to bring their children over here knowing full well that these children are not allowed to work or study here then the parents should be held responsible.
How can a parent say they love their child and put their child in that situation?
How is it humane to allow them to get an education that they are not allowed to use? Now that is inhumane and cruel.
Los Angeles Times ran a story regarding students who had graduated from UCLA but can't use their education. They weren't very happy!
Its for The Greater Good | 9:59 p.m. Feb. 7, 2008
Like it or not these people are here. And unless you want to have a underclass
here that is uneducated and ailenated, we need to give these kids who grew up
here opportunities or we are undermining our own community.
I have co-workers who are against tax funded public education period. They ask what is wrong with parents and neighborhoods banding together to educate the young. Most of the posts here advocating we charge these undocumented students higher tuition sound like they come from lower middle class families. That being the case how would you like it if there were no public education? Would your parents be qualified to provide you with an education if the state didn't? You would have no opportunity in that case to move up the ladder, those of you that choose to do so.
We all contribute in our own way and we all get from society. Thats the way it works. Society at large needs to ensure that all its citizens have opportunities to become useful and productive citizens. This is for the greater good of us all.
I have co-workers who are against tax funded public education period. They ask what is wrong with parents and neighborhoods banding together to educate the young. Most of the posts here advocating we charge these undocumented students higher tuition sound like they come from lower middle class families. That being the case how would you like it if there were no public education? Would your parents be qualified to provide you with an education if the state didn't? You would have no opportunity in that case to move up the ladder, those of you that choose to do so.
We all contribute in our own way and we all get from society. Thats the way it works. Society at large needs to ensure that all its citizens have opportunities to become useful and productive citizens. This is for the greater good of us all.
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The kids they are talking about here are victims, brought here by parents who broke the law. The kids have done what they were asked to do.
These kids do not know how to live in Mexico or any other country, they were raised here and have prospered in school enough to get accepted into college on academic merit.
It appears the Republican lawmakers pushing this bill want to keep these kids in the shadows so that they can be the cheap labor they were intended to be when the current administration decided to stop enforcing immigration laws.
Where is the compassion for victims?