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Rick Perry Stands By Texas DREAM Act
U.S. News and World Report ^ | July 25, 2011 | Mallie Jane Kim

Posted on 08/15/2011 10:51:41 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

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There will no doubt be be those on this thread who say "But the Texas DREAM Act is different!"

Rick Perry's own words:

”We don’t care where you come from, but where you are going, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get there.” And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers. That’s why Texas took the national lead in allowing such deserving young minds to attend a Texas college at a resident rate”

He wants taxpayers to finance the education of the children of illegals, let them fill our classrooms and use up our resources, and even go so far as to let them go to our universities so they can take away the jobs of Americans...

All because “it’s not fair” that they should have to suffer. Sounds like quite an incentive for more illegals to pour over the borders.

1 posted on 08/15/2011 10:51:46 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
Rick Perry:

As a compassionate state, we know that for our children to succeed, they must not only be healthy, but educated.

The future leaders of our two nations are learning their fractions and their ABC’s in classrooms all along this border. Immigrants from around the world are being taught in Texas classrooms, and our history is rich with examples of new citizens who have made great contributions.

We must say to everyTexas child learning in a Texas classroom, “we don’t care where you come from, but where you are going, and we are going to do everything we can to help you get there.” And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers.

That’s why Texas took the national lead in allowing such deserving young minds to attend a Texas college at a resident rate. Those young minds are a part of a new generation of leaders, the doors of higher education must be open to them. The message is simple: educacion es el futuro, y si se puede.


2 posted on 08/15/2011 10:53:05 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears ("But resist, we much...we must...and we will much...about...that...be committed." - Al Sharpton)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

It is my understanding any kid who attends Texas pblic schools for 3 years gets in-state tuition if admitted to a state university?

If based on this issue you don’t want to vote for someone who thinks kids of undocumented parents should be treated the same way, in hopes the kids will become educated higher earning future taxpayers, then don’t vote for Governor Perry.

You will have other choices


3 posted on 08/15/2011 10:56:51 AM PDT by silverleaf (The super rich do not pay taxes, they collect taxes.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

“To punish these young Texans for their parents’ actions...”

No, Rick. The point is that we should NOT REWARD children for their parents’ unlawful acts. Otherwise, we incent the parents to commit those unlawful acts.


4 posted on 08/15/2011 10:59:17 AM PDT by swain_forkbeard (Rationality may not be sufficient, but it is necessary.)
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To: silverleaf

No, let me go on record as saying I believe U.S. citizenship means something, and that breaking our laws should not be rewarded.

Especially at the expense of American citizens.

Sorry you disagree.


5 posted on 08/15/2011 10:59:53 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears ("But resist, we much...we must...and we will much...about...that...be committed." - Al Sharpton)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

What candidate has other views on this subject?


6 posted on 08/15/2011 11:01:14 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (democRATS—just doing al Qaeda ground work? Obama owns it all now.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
Has any GOP candidate taken a stand in support of enforcing our borders, or supporting Arizona's law?

They all seem as squishy as Bush and McCain...

Why do all the politicians care more about jobs for Mexican citizens than American citizens?

7 posted on 08/15/2011 11:02:13 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Greed + Envy = Liberalism)
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"To punish these young Texans (sic) for their parents' actions is not what America has always been about,"

Yes, we should punish American children instead. Right, Rick?
8 posted on 08/15/2011 11:03:11 AM PDT by LearsFool ("Thou shouldst not have been old, till thou hadst been wise.")
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To: TribalPrincess2U

I’ll let you do your own homework. I’m just presenting the facts. ;-)


9 posted on 08/15/2011 11:04:11 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears ("But resist, we much...we must...and we will much...about...that...be committed." - Al Sharpton)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
Dam. We already canceled the primaries and selected him as our candidate.
10 posted on 08/15/2011 11:05:14 AM PDT by McGruff (a Sarah Palin supporter and proud of it.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

Really, I’m still trying to figure out who the perfect candidate would be.


11 posted on 08/15/2011 11:07:59 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (democRATS—just doing al Qaeda ground work? Obama owns it all now.)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Agreed. We may have to hold our noses, bend over and take it to get rid of Obama.

But let’s not be so naive as to believe Rick Perry is what he claims to be.
:-/


12 posted on 08/15/2011 11:07:59 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears ("But resist, we much...we must...and we will much...about...that...be committed." - Al Sharpton)
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Me too. Please see post #12


13 posted on 08/15/2011 11:08:34 AM PDT by Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears ("But resist, we much...we must...and we will much...about...that...be committed." - Al Sharpton)
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To: Cowboy Bob

Sarah Palin is a presidential contender who has been firm and consistent in her support for Governor Brewer’s fight against illegal immigration in Arizona.


14 posted on 08/15/2011 11:09:41 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Or, more accurately--reason serves faith.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

He’s dreaming if he thinks I’ll support another Jorge Bush or Juan McCain.


15 posted on 08/15/2011 11:10:11 AM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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To: Cowboy Bob

That is my question also.

What candidate is willing...

to build the fence?
to put armed soldiers on the fence?
to shoot the trespassers, the pregnant women, the kids?

Anyone?


16 posted on 08/15/2011 11:10:54 AM PDT by TribalPrincess2U (democRATS—just doing al Qaeda ground work? Obama owns it all now.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears
They are here

Assuming they don't commit violent criminal acts, no politician is going to deport them

Not Sarah Palin, Not Ron Paul, NO ONE

So Governor Perry had to make a choice

As for the expense of the American citizens...Texans are going to pay for the choices of these parents, one way or another

We are going to be on the hook for welfare to low paid or jobless youth, or on the hook for state-rate college tuition for those who qualify to go to college (presumably the brightest and most motivated)

decisions decisions, which works better for Texas and our country in the long run?

I have to agree with the governor, to include these kids with every other 3 yr student at a Texas school, including plenty of kids whose American parents are bums, druggies and winos

17 posted on 08/15/2011 11:16:35 AM PDT by silverleaf (The super rich do not pay taxes, they collect taxes.)
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Support Free Republic

18 posted on 08/15/2011 11:16:47 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (America! The wolves are here! What will you do?)
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To: silverleaf

I promise. I won’t vote for him.


19 posted on 08/15/2011 11:18:12 AM PDT by wiggen (The teacher card. When the racism card just won't work.)
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To: Do Not Make Fun Of His Ears

It looks exactly like Rick Perry is part of the problem, not the solution!


20 posted on 08/15/2011 11:20:16 AM PDT by Paperdoll (NO MORE BUSHS!)
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