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| California bill to fund college for illegal immigrants advances |
| 2011-09-02 |
| A California bill dubbed the state's "Dream Act" that would allow illegal immigrants to receive public funds for college education was approved on Wednesday by the state Senate. The legislation would still need to pass the Assembly and be signed by Governor Jerry Brown, a Democrat, to become law. Proponents acknowledge that illegal immigrants who attend college are still not able to find legal employment after graduation, but they say the bill could eventually help spur the federal government to grant those students citizenship. |
| Posted by:Eohippus Phater7165 |
| #21 yet they are planning to close 70 State Parks to save $20 Million. *spit*. And people wonder why I hate Democrats |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-09-02 20:20 |
| #20 Q: What happens when you have an entire state of tax eaters and no taxpayers? A: Keep watching California and find out. |
| Posted by: Cincinnatus Chili 2011-09-02 20:06 |
| #19 And the Californian Republican party is so confused they probably still can't beat these jokers. How sad is that. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2011-09-02 14:47 |
| #18 Next up: Quotas! Affirmative Action! That's right - your {son|daughter|other} will have to give up their future for someone who neither qualifies, deserves, or can benefit from taking their spot. They are already starting to protray Illegal Aliens as the new victim class. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2011-09-02 12:45 |
| #17 California isn't the only state to do this. Rick Perry's Texas has a similar law. I've tried to tell you people before this isn't just a California problem. I find this whole concept particularly offensive because of the impact it has on legal citizens. There are only so many applicants who can get into our universities in this state and when you encourage illegal aliens to apply there will be even fewer admissions for our own kids. But I'm afraid it's true that our state is too far gone for most people to consider that. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2011-09-02 11:40 |
| #16 Californians are paying for their own Reconquista. |
| Posted by: Eohippus Phater7165 2011-09-02 11:12 |
| #15 A good incentive program for concentrating illegals in CA. |
| Posted by: regular joe 2011-09-02 10:17 |
| #14 So did slavery. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2011-09-02 09:50 |
| #13 Taxpayers shouldn't fund anyone's education FULL STOP. It's been a basic part of US governance since 1785, and predates the US Constitution. The most important questions are related to how much, who benefits & who pays for it. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-09-02 09:38 |
| #12 Sounds like the sort of thing Enron would approve of. Clarity Clears Corruption. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2011-09-02 08:32 |
| #11 Ah, but the accounting game is that retirement is figured upon 'base pay' not all the throw-ins like clothing allowance, subsistence allowance, housing, skill bonuses, educations allowances, medical, etc. Yes, the GAO has recommended for decades that it should be one figure, but the bean counters on Capital Hill have done the projections and have seen the long term costs. Heck, even as we communicate, they're looking at cutting the current outlays for the base pay calculations. They did that in the late 80s and found out that at the 8 to 12 mark too many middle grades bailed rather than stick it out for the return. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2011-09-02 07:56 |
| #10 Better (for both taxpayers and Soldiers) to roll it up in the visible pay. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2011-09-02 06:57 |
| #9 Actually, BP, there is a lot of support for one program - GI Bill education. It's compensation in kind for service rendered. Unfortunately, there are several thousand who will never get to collect on it. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2011-09-02 06:51 |
| #8 You people in California are too damnit stupid to comment on other than this, I am gald I left your too stupid to exist state. I fart in your general direction. And F-U for Nancy pelosi and barbera Boxer. |
| Posted by: newc 2011-09-02 05:03 |
| #7 Taxpayers shouldn't fund anyone's education FULL STOP. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2011-09-02 04:16 |
| #6 Why they are going to pay for it by driving even more tax-paying 'producers' out of the state by jacking up taxes! How else? |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2011-09-02 02:02 |
| #5 Retired LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) I salute you! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2011-09-02 01:56 |
| #4 Darth---like the CA Senate sez, it's the "Dream Act." These guys are beyond weed. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2011-09-02 00:59 |
| #3 My question is, how the fuck is California gonna fund this since they are bankrupt? |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2011-09-02 00:31 |
| #2 what are you, a raaaaacist!?1!? /yes, sarc |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-09-02 00:22 |
| #1 In the case of an illegal who was brought to the US as a young child and raised as an American this is my proposal. Apply for a green card and serve Honorably in the US Military for a minimum of four years, gain US citizenship and go to college on your GI Bill. You will have earned it and be proud of it, much more than a BS handout. |
| Posted by: retired LEO 2011-09-02 00:14 |