Dreamers?

Our local “fish wrap” printed a letter from an illegal immigrant, a college student, asking the State of NC to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition to public universities. That’s like turkeys asking for Thanksgiving to be canceled.

Why should the State of NC grant any privileges to people in the state illegally. They already get free K-12 schooling. The state taxpayers pay for the universities, along with companies located in the state. Tax $$$$’s come from the citizens of NC. That is why their children get in-state tuition. Students from Ohio, NJ, NY, PA. etc. pay more. That has been the process for 70+ years. And-it seems fair and logical.

Illegal immigrants already receive significant social benefits. Too many to list here. I read a research study that showed 40% of immigrants (legal and illegal) are on some form of taxpayer funded welfare program. And- these programs are costly to the State.

Recently, my property taxes increased. The county and the State needed more revenue. The State indicated the $$$$’s would go to fund more schools. Student population, K-12, is increasing especially among Hispanics. Hmmmm?

I think the student that urged NC leaders to make illegals legible for in-state tuition should step-back and be very glad he/she can even attend taxpayer funded universities. After all, that is a gift.