Hey I never voted for him...

tonite we will be discussing this article: http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149190592647

It's a short one, so I will carry on under the assumption that you actually did go and read through the article.

It's legislation like that that makes me realize how screwed up the 'state' (meaning the state of being rather than the actual state of nc) we as a country, really are. How can you go and say that it is immoral to not extend a courtesy of citizenship to someone that is illegally here. Now I do realize that there are caveats of the reduced tuition, but the priorities are messed up there.

Do we really believe that their word that they will become citizens holds weight?

Look at it like this the immigrants that are driven and want to pursue a better life are going to do everything they can to make it better for themselves. This means they are going to go about the proper process and make things right. Those that are still here illegally are not here to become citizens they are looking to make as much money as they can and then retire back to Mexico.

If you want to pass this legislation, force them to become citizens first and then there will be no problem as they will be legal residents of the state they wish to attend and now they fit into the laws that we currently have.

The way I see it. This legislation binds the I.A. into a contract with the government whereas they must become legal citizens AFTER they graduate. Well the assumption here is breaking the contract is a criminal offense. Well the I.A.'s already know what our policy is regarding them when it comes to breaking laws, we just let it slip, so why would they be driven to pursue the citizenship anymore after a degree than before the degree.

"It's the right thing to do. They're children of God, and they ought to be treated right," Hunt said. "Just because it's tough, you don't give up."

What is Jim Hunt smoking? Since when does treating someone right = sending them to college at a discounted price?

Add on the factor that with this legislation it would be cheaper for a person illegally resident in this nation to attend a college than for a Citizen of this country. So does that mean that would not be 'in the right' since we aren't treating our own citizens 'right'. Or does this logic only apply to people that don't pay taxes.

So with anything there are exceptions and generally as the squeaky wheel garners the most
attention, it's some immigrants ruining it for the rest.

my .02....