Thread: Make illegal aliens pay for kids to attend school?

The poll on should the children of illegal aliens on the same page is in favor of giving them citizenship regardless of the status of the parents! I disagree. They shouldn't get citizenship status if at least one of the parents is a citizen! Go vote...

Arizona Sen. Russell Pearce: Make children of illegal immigrants pay tuition to attend public school

By Michael Sheridan
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Monday, June 7th 2010, 12:18 PM

First, Arizona targeted illegal immigrants. Now the state's eyeing their children.

A state senator is looking to draft legislation that would keep children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally from becoming citizens, as well as making them pay tuition to attend public schools.

"My issue is protecting the taxpayers. You can't come here illegally and not be a legal resident and expect the taxpayers to pick up your tab," State Sen. Russell Pearce told the Arizona Capitol Times.

The Arizona Republican is looking to draft legislation that will target the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which states that, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."

Pearce called this "policy" from the Constitution "a magnet that attracts illegal immigrants."

Separately, the senator wants children whose parents are in the United States illegally to pay tuition to attend public school.

"They shouldn't be a burden," Pearce told the Capitol Times. "You don't have a right to be a non-resident of this state and take advantage of the taxpayers of this state."

State Sen. John Huppenthal tried to propose similar legislation earlier this year, but it failed to pass.

Arizona began its assault on illegal immigration last month, when Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a controversial bill that would allow state police to question the citizenship of suspected criminals.

The law has been criticized across the nation by police commanders and politicians who fear it could lead to racial profiling. However, polls suggest a majority of Americans would like to see similar legislation passed in other states.

Brewer met with President Obama last week over her state's battle with illegal immigration. The White House says it plans to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the Mexican border, as well as $500 million in funding.

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The law has been criticized across the nation by police commanders and politicians who fear it could lead to racial profiling. However, polls suggest a majority of Americans would like to see similar legislation passed in other states.

What they are really afraid of (IMO) is that it will work and other states will follow AZ's lead and bypass the federal government who WILL NOT DO THEIR JOB and we will take back the control!

Brewer met with President Obama last week over her state's battle with illegal immigration. The White House says it plans to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the Mexican border, as well as $500 million in funding.

1,200 is a JOKE! He is for open borders and he will do everything he can to make us BELIEVE he is doing something while he really does nothing, like bush did. He is for Comprehensive Immigration Reform = AMNESTY, as he told Governor Brewer.

Why should American taxpayers be responsible for another country's citizens? The 14th amendment is being abused and its purpose was never intended to give these illegals (anchor babies) citizenship! They need to go home with their parents.

Thanks Governor Brewer, I have much respect for you. You have honor and integrity and are standing up not only for Arizona's rights but Americans across the country... Thank you!

JAK wrote:

Thanks Governor Brewer, I have much respect for you. You have honor and integrity and are standing up not only for Arizona's rights but Americans across the country... Thank you!

My sentiments too, JAK.

Psalm 139:14