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Gov. Perry and The Texas Dream Act
http://blog.chron.com/texassparkle/2011/06/gov-perry-and-the-texas-dream-act/ ^ | June 22, 2011 | Kathleen McKinley

Posted on 06/22/2011 7:55:14 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

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To: RightOnTheBorder

Frankly I am just as tired of paying for the emergency care as I am for the other freebies.

I hear yas. In Dallas, at Parlkand nearly 90% of babies are born to illegals and we pay for that plus pay fo their entire lives from then on.

Legally( federal law) we are required to offer “emergency” are to everyone But we don’t need to offer years of follow up treatment.
It sounds cold hearted to say ONLY give emergency care to stablize a situation but we can’t afford more than that any longer and still give care to our legal citizens who need it.

I am not sure we have the stomach to do anything but if we wait any longer we are sunk


41 posted on 06/22/2011 8:59:24 AM PDT by RWGinger
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To: RWGinger
I am not sure we have the stomach to do anything but if we wait any longer we are sunk

Something has to be done. No one is willing to tackle this problem and it has grown so big that it's crushing us.

How do you see this being corrected?

Who do you feel would try?

42 posted on 06/22/2011 9:02:40 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Adder

Why is everyone so opposed to packing these people up and sending them home? “ ====

Because we were on snooze for a couple of generation on enforcing immigration laws. Decent God fearing Mexicans therefore were not required and predictably failed to comply with these laws, of which they were not informed. These people have been and still are gardeners and housekeepers and laborors who were paid mostly in cash, and raised educated children who are now shop keepers. To “deport them all” is not only insane and excruciatingly expensive, it’s now cruel, given the state of Mexico, a country they hardly know.

Because we failed to set a standard for so long, no elected president or anyone else, I mean NO ONE, is EVER going to send decent families into drug cartel country to fend for themselves where they are not equipped to survive the corruption, simply because the US succored these people and dumped over enforcement.


43 posted on 06/22/2011 9:05:59 AM PDT by RitaOK ( What's left for Sarah not to know?)
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To: JustAnotherOne
If you are not a Texan, please mind your own business.

(1) So, someone posts an article on FR in what seems to be an attempt to help/promote Rick Perry's potential presidential campaign (which I don't have a problem with them doing); but when someone raises some concerns, the reply is: you're not a Texan, mind your own business?

(2) My question was about children who are here illegally (who are not born in the USA). This bill seems to be designed to provide benefits to students that are here illegally (not born in the USA).

(3) If the bill is about anchor babies (children born on US soil), then my question would be: what's the point of the bill in the first place? Anyone born on US soil is an American citizen. Any American citizen that has lived in a state for an extended period of time (at least 1 year for most states) is a citizen of that state and entitled to ALL of the benefits provided to any citzen of the state (including preferntial treatment at state colleges).

So what's the deal with this bill? Is it designed to open the door for illegal immigrants to attend Texas colleges, or is it a pointless exercise (because it is only about anchor babies-who are Ameican citizens)?

44 posted on 06/22/2011 9:06:14 AM PDT by Brookhaven (Herman Cain knows computers, math, missiles, banking, burgers, pizza, gospel music, & Coca-Cola)
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To: fwdude

I wouldn’t even encourage you to hole your breath. There may be a bit too much hot air in there... ;-)

Because I said that I liked the idea of Perry getting into the race, you stated that I supported the invasion of criminals. That is false. I also don’t support anyone pretending to be a citizen.

Who are YOU supporting for the presidency at this point?


45 posted on 06/22/2011 9:06:48 AM PDT by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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To: SumProVita
Because I said that I liked the idea of Perry getting into the race, you stated that I supported the invasion of criminals.

The subject of the article on which you were commenting addresses exactly this issue. What else was I to think?

Who are YOU supporting for the presidency at this point?

I'm not settled on anyone right now as the field is just now getting established. It's inane to support anyone exclusively now until we hear the positions and philosophies held. I do like Bachmann, Santorum, and Cain (very guardedly) because they have expressed the most conservative positions to date. If they disappoint on firm conservative philosophy going forward, that may change.

I'm not "married" to any individual candidate apart from their conservative convictions. Perry is good in many respects, but his border whoredom is inexcusable.

46 posted on 06/22/2011 9:14:15 AM PDT by fwdude (Prosser wins, Goonions lose.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The article says: "The child has to have lived in Texas the three years leading up to high school graduation.."

Thanks for clarifying that, but I'm still confused. Does "child" mean:

  1. someone born on American soil and thus a US citizen
  2. someone not born on American soil nor born to US citizen parents; a 100% non-US-citizen who came to this country illegaly as a child, and been residing illegally in Texas for three years

47 posted on 06/22/2011 9:14:23 AM PDT by Brookhaven (Herman Cain knows computers, math, missiles, banking, burgers, pizza, gospel music, & Coca-Cola)
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To: RitaOK

Bravo, RitaOK! You are dealing with reality and you are doing so with truth.

There HAS to be a better way to deal with this problem.


48 posted on 06/22/2011 9:15:23 AM PDT by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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To: fwdude

I like Michelle Bachmann too. I really like what Santorum has to say.....but I just don’t think he has the numbers.

At least the majority of these candidates are forcing the public to hear some good, conservative ideas for a change.


49 posted on 06/22/2011 9:19:34 AM PDT by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

And yet he still came out loud and clear against AZ1070 which would actually accomplishing something towards the goal of solving the Illegal Immigration problem.

This effectively makes every other largely symbolic statements/actions of no effect.

The one thing that would actually solve the problem he is against.

That should be an eye-opener for anyone seriously considering this conniving politician for POTUS 2012.

He is not an honest man!


50 posted on 06/22/2011 9:21:51 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: SumProVita

If you were to judge just on pure conservatism, Santorum would win hands down, regardless of his past endorsement of Spector. But it’s a sad commentary on our country that staunch conservatism is now a political liability.


51 posted on 06/22/2011 9:27:27 AM PDT by fwdude (Prosser wins, Goonions lose.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Worth the time it will take you to go read the article.

That is good advice and I'm glad I took you up on it.

Kathleen McKinley makes a thoughtful presentation on the merits of the Texas DREAM Act. The excerpts you posted throughout the thread of Perry's position added to my overall understanding of the illegal immigration challenge in Texas.

Rick Perry is a man to be taken seriously, warts and all. He has a story to tell, and I would welcome his entry into the GOP presidential field.

Thank you for posting this informative thread.

FReepers, with the exception of leftist lunatic plants and the usual resident Paultard spam monkey attention trolls, should find it helpful.

52 posted on 06/22/2011 9:28:02 AM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: SoConPubbie
And yet he still came out loud and clear against AZ1070 which would actually accomplishing something towards the goal of solving the Illegal Immigration problem.

How's that AZ immigration law working for AZ?

There's more than one way to skin a cat.

53 posted on 06/22/2011 9:28:02 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Brookhaven

I truly am sorry you are so confused Brookhaven.

My best to you as time lets it sink in.


54 posted on 06/22/2011 9:29:20 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: smoothsailing

Thank you for that.

This election is vital for our kid’s and grandkid’s, to the world actually.


55 posted on 06/22/2011 9:32:11 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: SoConPubbie

AMEN to that!!


56 posted on 06/22/2011 9:34:00 AM PDT by bmwcyle
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To: Brookhaven

To politely respond:
(1) Border control is a Federal responsibility. Criticism of all border states (California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) is ill received. If you do not donate to the UT or A&M system, please butt out. Those of us that have graduated students in these state systems are proud. We did not take any of “your money”.
(2)We the people of the Great State of Texas get to choose how we invest our money. We are damned if we choose to educate those that the worthless Coyotes traffic in, while others condemn us. Please help other people. Or continue to deride fellow Americans.
(3) I am the result of an “anchor baby” from European ancestors. Perhaps you are too. Please tell me what we should do with the undesired (to some) that are born in Texas? Abort them, deport them, or simply abandon them? Our prisons are full.


57 posted on 06/22/2011 9:37:14 AM PDT by JustAnotherOne (Perry-Huntsman 2012)
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To: RitaOK

This, “To “deport them all” is not only insane and excruciatingly expensive, it’s now cruel, given the state of Mexico, a country they hardly know.” is NOT our fault.
We did NOT bring them here.
Boo Hoo,Mexico is a cesspool YOu can say thatabou 150 other nations.Do you think we should take in all those people too?

Look at how many billions we have given mexico over the years and tell me how their cesspool is out fault.

But we not NOT have to pay to deport them, Stop the jobs and the benefits and they will go back.WE can no longer subsidize these people and their anchor babies. We have to take care of our own first. The Illegals need to go.


58 posted on 06/22/2011 9:43:04 AM PDT by RWGinger
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To: fwdude

Agree...It is indeed a sad commentary. Both my husband and I very much like Santorum.

We, and I’m sure many other people, are praying for this nation as never before.


59 posted on 06/22/2011 9:46:10 AM PDT by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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To: RWGinger

Who are you supporting in the primary Ginger?


60 posted on 06/22/2011 9:46:49 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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