TO THE EDITOR:
The article regarding in-state tuition for illegal
immigrants was dangerously ignorant to the financial situation regarding public education in this country.
I welcome immigrants to this country; after all, aren’t most of us immigrants? I do not, however, condone the activities of those who come here illegally.
Although some of them do not choose to come here, they should not be granted the same privileges of those who are legal immigrants
or citizens.
If illegal immigrants were granted in-state tuition, this would be unfair to those who have worked hard to become legal immigrants
and citizens.
The article claims that “illegal immigrants … are treated as out-of-state students.”
As harsh as it may seem, an illegal immigrant is from way out of state.
We have enough economic problems as it is; granting tuition reductions to students who haven’t paid taxes for education leaves a gigantic hole in the budget.
I am all for immigration reform and allowing foreign students to study at American universities.
