“Do you really think Mexicans are drawn here to get instate college tuition?”
Yes, relative to other states that make them pay out of pocket. I certainly would factor that in if I were raising a family and living illegally in another country. Maybe not a big factor, but a factor.
“I haven’t seen proof that “Perry is not stepping up to it for Texas, while other governors are.” I have seen that he said that AZ law wouldn’t work for TX...but he didn’t say that it wasn’t right for AZ.”
Did he say what parts of the AZ law he has a problem with...and whether he would have the same problems with federal law (as the AZ law is basically a duplication of federal). In other words, is he saying that he would work to neuter federal laws against illegal immigration? I think so...if you look at it that way.
“I read somewhere that TX spent $80 million on border patrol in one recent year.”
Sounds reasonably consistent with what I’ve heard. Better than nothing, but as I mentioned earlier, there are two parts to this issue, and the part that he does have control over, he’s done next to nothing.
“I don’t know about you but I think if the Feds can mandate unfunded programs on states they should FIRST have to secure the border. It’s a PRIMARY responsibility of the feds, not states, and I feel the same for NM, AZ, and CA.”
(see above answer)
“Maybe when the interior states have to fight the problem the pressure will mount until the federal government will seal the borders. “
That would sure help.
Yes, relative to other states that make them pay out of pocket. I certainly would factor that in if I were raising a family and living illegally in another country. Maybe not a big factor, but a factor
Do you honestly think illegal aliens are planning that far --years--ahead? This is a non-issue and totally misreprsents which is why it is constantly brought up. The criteria is never mentioned; just "Perry wants free tuition for illegals."
Did he say what parts of the AZ law he has a problem with...
Yes. Why their law wouldn't work in TX. He wasn't critical of their law. It makes me mad when 1 TX $ is spent on what is a federal responsibility.