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Immigrant tuition repeal removed from bill

No studies, no delays. no interference by religious or special interest groups. Pass every single proposal to eliminate benefits to people who break the law. Send a strong signal that Utah will not tolerate illegal alien activity, otherwise we will become the illegal garbage dump of the U.S.A.

This is a big mistake. We should shelf this thing again.

I can see the future of these representatives.I don't see Republicans winning this presidential election. I can feel that some people are very afraid to allow hispanic being educated, because they know their skills , abilities and strenghts their gained throughout life's oppositions.Their are bilingual ,and with all the desires to move forward in life.Also they are getting very tired experiencing all that "some " well politically connected people try over and over again to make of them an inferior level social community taking from them opportunities to get educated through twisted laws . I hope , with all my heart,that the new President of United States shows that here we have good and wide open minded persons.Those "scared" people want to obtain money through slavery, over and over again throughout the entire history of this Country. Fortunally ,we have very good people who has power as well and they will not allow that jacky minority to get success for long time. Good bless United States of America with good and open heart and minded people.

I use to think like that... scared of people coming to Utah who don't speak English- signs in Spanish in my Macey's store- these people are law breakers! I want them gone! We'll, the longer I live the more I realize that nothing is ever a bad or as good as it's made out to be. Most of the folks who are here illegally are way good for us in most every way. A few, like the few of the rest of us misbehave and ought not to be among the rest of us. I'm not sure what's happened, but I've gradually become filled with compassion for these folks. The harsh rhetoric against them troubles me. I sure don't want America to become like Europe, but I don't want America to be heartless.

If some businessmen and representatives of some religious organizations are so concerned about repealing the in-state tuition for illegal aliens, there is a simple solution. These people should get together and create a fund out of the pockets of their businesses and religious organizations picking up the tab for the education of these people. It's time the American taxpayer stopped subsidizing illegal aliens. Businessmen and religious groups that believe they are benefitting from illegal immigration should be forced to pick up the tab. Enough of this corporate and religious welfare being packed onto the backs of American citizens and future American citizens!

Do polygamists still receive benefits? Is there not criminal activity associated with polygamy? Where is the outrage?

I believe it would do well to give the reps in utah a big incentive for higher education,It would seem so many of them realy do not understand english very well themselves, such as the word illegal or alien.

If they obey the law and came into USA legally. they would have these rights. why do we want to reward illegal conduct!

I am happy that you are behind the taxpayers spending this money.

I am sure that you are used to it, spending other peoples money through tithes, however, this goes beyond your eccleastical duty.

Some of us don't have that much coin.

Illegal means just that, these people are law breakers and any subsidizing is aiding and abeding. The governer has reason to be deeply concerned about this issue, because he is coming up for re-election, and I for one will not support him until he starts supporting me and the other legal citizens of this state. I can't believe that our elected representatives are ignoring the outcry from the "American Public". Any bill or legislation or executive order that benefits illegal immigrants at the tax payer expense is a crime within itself and should not be tolerated by the voting citizens of this country. These so call "good people with desires to move forwar in life" should try to obey the law first and quit trying to get by the easy way like a thief in the night robbing rather than working for a living. I will support any person of any nationality that wants to become a citizen and applies for it properly, but have absolutely no sympathy for the illegals that parade around with that other country's flag above ours.

"Send a strong signal that Utah will not tolerate illegal alien activity, otherwise we will become the illegal garbage dump of the U.S.A."

How can you compare a human being to garbage? Unbelievable. You sir are a disgrace.

If Huntsman (who's a socialist) supports it--then it's probably not a good idea. And, personally, I could care less whether the Church and Elder Ballard support it. They want converts and will not portray themselves in such a way as to offend any section of society--that makes sense.

Elder Ballard was the spokesman when the Church said they don't want guns in chapels. I disagree, but I understand their view.

In the case of illegals, you need to remove the carrots that attract lawlessness, and this is just one of those carrots. Encourage these people to obey the law, rather than foolishly pander to them.

Keep your eye on the ball, folks. Lot's of wiggle room for the pols on this one.

It makes no sense to favor (mostly) Mexican citizens over citizens from other states. I have nothing against Mexicans, nor against immigrants trying to get an education. On the contrary. But we are a nation of laws. Acommodating illegal aliens in any way only makes a bad situation worse.

Why target education, though, when there's so much crime, identity fraud, uninsured motorists, etc?

Lost in this conversation is the fact that plenty of American citizens break the law, and do we deny them access to education or health care?

Declaring that illegal immigrants have broken the law, and that somehow exempts them from being humans -- that's preposterous

Subsidizing the tuition of illegals is not an investment, and Utah doesn't need a return on that investment. Subsidizing illegals' tuition is throwing away money that could help real, legal Utahns.

That picture is beautiful

I like the fact they spent all that money on refurbishing the building, and the parking and all, and they had that really expensive celebration to re-dedicate it, but now it's time to trim the fat to pay for it.

Let's take money from poor immigrants, public employees, and other minorities.

I think it is important the legislators keep their $500 plus per day per diem so that going to the new capital will keep them feeling like the millionaires many of them are.

Some people out there seem to think there is no difference between people who come to Utah from Kansas or from Mexico. They consider those opposed to illegal immigration as "nativists." They also have their reasons such as: Cheap labor, ethnocentric interests, political influence, and Mexican patriotism(La Raza).

Taxpayers not only subsidize education, but they also subsidize those who are legal workers that are unable to make a subsistence wage due to the depressed wages caused by illegal labor and cheap labor employers.

It is about time that the state take action, even as weak as it is. I have even heard people argue against laws designed to prevent ID fraud. If the hard decisions aren't made now, it will only become more difficult later.

Finally our so called REPRESENTATIVES are actually trying to get the job done that we the people elected them to do! However small the steps they are taking at least they are being taken. I fully support all bills that would take incentives and benefits from those persons that are in our country ILLEGALLY...we can't lose sight of that. They chose to come here without permission so why are we being taxed and paying higher insurance rates and all the other aspects of our life being more expensive because they came here unlawfully!!!??? And as for Gov. Huntsman...when exactly are we going to be able to vote him out of office??? I am glad others are finally taking notice that he does not have Utahns needs in his view...he just wants to pander to special interest groups to get into Washington like his predecessor! They both failed Utah!

This is nothing but RACISM, pure and simple...

Darn Canadians!!!