But they're ILLEGAL

I don't know why, but The Dallas Morning News keeps printing these sob stories about poor illegal students who, through no fault of their own, can't get jobs. The latest was about Juan who excelled in his high school class but can't get a job because us mean old people who respect the law won't give him a social security number. That's because he's ILLEGAL. I don't care if his IQ rivals Einstein's, he's still not abiding by the laws of our country. Instead of whining about not being able to get a job, he should be falling over himself in gratitude for the FREE education he got in this country. Unlike the citizens who live here and pay taxes for their children's educations, he truly got his for FREE -- his parents pay no taxes. Juan says he never "saw myself as an immigrant." I don't see you as an "immigrant," either, Juan. Immigrant implies a legal status. You are an ILLEGAL ALIEN!

Juan has decided to major in business administration at our expense -- illegals get in-state tuition, you know. He says that way, he can open up his own shop and won't have to show any papers. In other words, this illegal alien is going to operate an illegal business and illegally hide his assets from the IRS. He also won't be paying social security on himself or his employees.

He says he's worked hard, so "Something might happen to reward me." Reward him? Living and being educated in this country while giving zero back isn't reward enough? Besides, my mama taught me that you shouldn't be rewarded for doing the wrong thing. And Juan is ILLEGAL.

Roberto Gonzales is an assistant professor of social work at the University of Washington. He says of the illegal students in this country, "The best they can hope for is to get into some graduate program and stall for time while they wait for legislation to pass." In other words, mooch around for awhile, and Obama will grant you legal status even though you are a major scofflaw. Another illegal, Viriviana, says, "It feels like my status is my worst enemy." Well, whose fault is that? In the meantime, she's received a bachelors degree from UT and is enrolled in a masters program at Columbia University. Doesn't look like she's suffering much.

Incidentally, Texas awarded $33.6 million in state and institutional financial aid to illegals, temporary residents, and non-citizens between fall 2004 and summer 2008. That's $33.6 million Texas kids didn't get.

"Youths get chance to learn, not earn." The Dallas Morning News; June 28, 2010; p. 1A.