There are many conflicts and con- troversial topics in today’s’ world. These conflicts involve the economy; another is financial aid. but for U.S. citizens’ any- more; it’s also for undocumented students or, illegal aliens.
States such as Texas, California, New York, Utah, and New Mexico(community colleges) have passed state laws providing in-state tuition for those who have attend- ed high school for at least three years.
This law is pending in Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, and more; Connecticut had passed the law but, it was vetoed by their government. Nevada is one of the few states with an education system that doesn’t con- sider immigration status for in-state tu- ition. Some students are upset by this law.
“They’re taking our social security money and giving it to people who don’t even belong here. If they try to get here the right way than sure but, if they don’t then they don’t belong here. In some cases it’s okay,” Kion Wilkins, a tenth grader in the Red Academy said.
Justin Mccollough, an 11 grader in the Red Academy agreed. “I think it’s unfair. They should work for it because it’s the right thing to do.”
But some student support this law. “I think it’s good because if you can help someone out then do it,” stated Jaye Jackson of the 11th grade Red Academy.
The heart of the conflict is between compassion, fairness, and pragmatism. You can argue that the cost of not assisting these students is higher then the cost of helping them.
On the other hand why should students who want do something with there lives be restricted by immigration law because of their parent’s delays caused by the INS bureaucracy?
This problem probably won’t be resolved until the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case pertaining to the subject at hand. But should those who aren’t residents of this country receive the tax payers money?
More importantly should California be trying to take on the education of another country’s citizens when we can’t solve our own financial crisis?
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