A few days after criminal immigrants put a Mexican flag up a flagpole on Government property the state of California approved legislation that will give taxpayer money to illegals so that they can go to school:
Students who came to the country illegally could apply for state financial aid when they attend California colleges and universities under legislation approved Tuesday by the Assembly in a party-line vote.
Supporters said immigrant children who have graduated and completed at least three years of high school in California should not be penalized for their parents’ decision to bring them to the U.S. illegally.
“It is one small measure to help these kids that are working their butts off to live the American dream,” said Assemblyman Hector De La Torre, D-South Gate.
The bill would build upon existing state law that allows the same group of students to qualify for in-state tuition at California public schools and community colleges based on high school attendance, rather than U.S. citizenship or state residency.
Critics said offering financial aid to illegal immigrants would short-change needy American students already competing for a small pot of money.
“We’re talking about limited resources here,” said Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, R-Irvine. “There’s only so much that can go around. It’s a slap in the face to people who have followed the rules.”
Lawmakers approved SB160 by a 43-27 vote, with no Republicans supporting it, and sent it to the Senate for final approval. Aides to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he had taken no position on the bill.
So not only do these immigrants break our laws by being here illegally but they now can apply for financial aid for school. Tell me exactly what kind of policies do we have in effect that deter people from coming here illegally?
That’s right. There is none. We give them free medical care, welfare, free schooling, and now financial help for college.
Wacky!
And sad.
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