The unauthorized alien and a Republican meat grinder
Surrounded by her legal team, Kennesaw State University student Jessica Colotl is released from the Cobb County jail on Friday. John Spink/AJC
It’s tough to be an illegal immigrant in the United States these days.
But it’s even tougher to be an illegal immigrant caught up in the meat grinder of a Republican primary.
Jessica Colotl, the 21-year-old Kennesaw State University student from Mexico whose secret was uncovered during a traffic stop, must think she’s hauling the entire GOP race for governor on her back.
Three candidates — former state Sen. Eric Johnson, state Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine and former Secretary of State Karen Handel — say they’d like to see people like Colotl expelled from all state universities.
A spokesman for Nathan Deal says that, for years, the former congressman has written university officials in North Georgia, warning that they break federal law when they permit undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. As Colotl did.
But the young lady can take some comfort, however small, in the fact that she has merely become the face of a debate that has been bubbling within the state Capitol for years — out of sight, just like Colotl and her parents.
Policy has been the driving force. On one hand, an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 undocumented students graduate from high school each year in the U.S., according to David Hawkins, director of public policy for the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.
Denying them access to college, advocates for the undocumented say, is a sure-fire way to create a permanent, uneducated — and thus dangerous — underclass.
But in Georgia, the prevailing argument has been that undocumented students eat up the resources — and limited university slots — that should belong to legal residents of the state. The result, it appears, has been a rear-guard action to dilute and delay.
In 2005, five Republican state senators — including Chip Rogers, now Senate majority leader, and Casey Cagle, now lieutenant governor — introduced SB 171, a bill to bar undocumented students from all state universities under any circumstances.
It was withdrawn. The next year, the Republican-controlled Legislature passed SB 529, which — until Arizona passed its measure this year — was called the nation’s toughest state-sponsored attempt to curb illegal immigration.
The legislation shut off state-paid benefits to illegal immigrants in a number of areas. But the bill permitted the Board of Regents, which oversees the University System of Georgia, to develop its own policy toward undocumented students, as long as it complied “with all federal law” governing restrictions on “public benefits.”
That last phrase is important.
“State and federal law are very clear — those in this country illegally are not eligible for any public benefit, including postsecondary education,” said Ben Fry, campaign manager for Johnson — who was the ranking Republican in the Senate when SB 529 passed and voted for it.
But others say that by permitting the regents to adhere to federal guidelines, the Republican-controlled Legislature authorized a loophole.
Deal’s office pointed to an official 2007 congressional interpretation of federal law: “Unauthorized aliens are neither entitled to nor prohibited from admission to postsecondary educational institutions in the United States.”
Pell Grants, the HOPE scholarship, even in-state tuition are considered a “public benefit,” and illegal immigrants are barred from receiving them. But admission to a university is not. This is the regents’ formal policy.
“There is no legal prohibition to admitting a student to a college. That’s not considered a public benefit, even at a public university. I don’t think you could talk to any lawyer who says that admission is a public benefit,” said Hawkins of the NACAC.
There is more. SB 529 demanded that businesses and other entities receiving public contracts verify that employees and other recipients of public funds are indeed citizens. But the Board of Regents was exempted from the requirement.
Since 2007, state universities have required students to provide a Social Security number, or, if they aren’t citizens, proof of legal residency.
But the University System isn’t required to make sure that the information submitted is correct. “I think the intent was that there’d be significant resources involved in trying to do that for 302,000 students every semester,” Board of Regents spokesman John Millsaps said.
D.A. King, who lobbies for tougher immigration laws at the state Capitol, pointed to HB 1164, a bill introduced by state Rep. Rick Austin (R-Demorest) this year that would have required the University System to guarantee that every student was a citizen. It failed.
“Simply asking a student to check a ‘yes or no’ box is not good enough. [The regents] have a chance to fix this, but if they don’t, Eric will as governor,” said Fry, spokesman for Johnson.
Both Handel and Oxendine said they would favor outright prohibitions of undocumented students at state universities. Said a spokesman for Deal: “We simply need to enforce the law that’s in place.”
Colotl, the young woman who started this hoopla, can rest assured that, in a meat grinder of a primary, an undocumented college student satisfies very few appetites. Larger game is required and will be sought.
“Washington politicians like Nathan Deal have failed to protect our borders, and state politicians like Eric Johnson exempted the Board of Regents from laws requiring proof of legal status to receive state services,” Handel said.
It’s a point the two candidates would dispute. But let the grinding begin.
AN ONLINE ADDENDUM: Because this topic is likely to linger through the Republican primary in Georgia, it’s best to be thorough.
Here’s some documentation for the above column:
– SB 529;
– SB 171;
– A 2006 Board of Regents white paper on compliance with SB 529;
– A 2007 congressional report on “unauthorized alien students,” courtesy of the Nathan Deal campaign;
– And the original version of HB 1164.
Following are the complete statements e-mailed from five GOP candidates for governor on the Colotl matter:
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine:
“I fully support verifying the immigration status of students upon enrollment and the expulsion of illegal immigrants who are currently in our higher education system. If Washington is going to continue to ignore the need for more rigorous immigration enforcement, then as governor, I will address the problem directly.”
From former secretary of state Karen Handel:
“We are a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. That means, as difficult as this may be, undocumented students must be expelled and, going forward, proof of legal status must be required. But punishing this young woman and others like her does not solve the bigger problem. We need to address the real situation by focusing on those who are really responsible — the parents who brought them here. That is why we need to pass Arizona-like legislation to return illegal immigrants to their countries of origin.
“Unfortunately, we are in this position because Washington politicians like Nathan Deal have failed to protect our borders and state politicians like Eric Johnson exempted the Board of Regents from laws requiring proof of legal status to receive state services. Because of this lack of leadership, this issue became a problem and the problem became a crisis. Now we have to take extraordinary actions to fix the mistakes of the career politicians.”
From Ben Fry, campaign manager for former senator Eric Johnson of Savannah:
State and federal law are very clear- those in this country illegally are not eligible for any public benefit, including post secondary education. Especially at a time when they are raising tuition, we can’t afford to have illegal immigrants taking a taxpayer-subsidized spot in our colleges. We must enforce the law.
On SB 529:
The regents were given the latitude to implement a policy, but simply asking a student to check a yes or no box is not good enough. They have a chance to fix this, but if they don’t, Eric will as governor.
From Brian Robinson, spokesman for former congressman Nathan Deal:
“Federal law prohibits states from giving illegal immigrants in-state tuition. As a congressman, Nathan voted for that legislation in 1996. Since then, Nathan has written letters to college presidents in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District to inform them that they’re violating federal law by giving in-state tuition. We simply need to enforce the law that’s in place.”
From former state senator Jeff Chapman of Brunswick:
“It has always been an issue for me that Georgians are losing jobs and taxpayer benefits due to illegal immigration. Respectfully, your question involves an incorrect premise. SB 529, although it does not state that the Board of Regents is required to verify citizenship, it does make it a federal and state offense for illegal aliens to receive taxpayer funded post secondary education.
“It is unconscionable to allow Georgia citizens and legal immigrants to lose jobs and be denied spots in our public university system because the law goes unenforced. If any government body is not enforcing the rule of law, we must take immediate steps to hold them accountable and mandate that they do.”
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Huckleberry
May 15th, 2010
3:34 pm
I have busted my tail for 25 years – working, working, working – and always dear old Uncle Sam and my beloved State of Georgia take their cuts. And in return, I get open borders that let liars, cheaters, and thieves like this girl and her parents get a free ride on our backs. Why? I know there will not be a straight answer to that from our declining state and country. Is it too much to ask from my own elected officials and bureaucrats for a fair deal for our own citizens and to get what you pay for? Yes, apparently. So deport her, deport her family. “You do the crime, you do the time,” sugar.
cagefree human
May 15th, 2010
4:08 pm
Not all of Georgia colleges have a finite number of slots for students. Some colleges are “open access” institutions that will admit students without SAT scores or minimum high school gpa as long as the student has a high school diploma or GED. If an undocumented student was brought to the U.S. as a child, and if they are paying out-of-state fees (4X in-state fees), and if they are attending an open access college, how does that take anything away from any citizen? We all stand to gain when more people obtain a higher education–whether they live in Georgia or Mexico.
Yes, we need immigration reform. Certainly, our elected representatives often do not represent the interests of the people. However, these issues must not be the catalyst for hatred of an ethnic group or of an individual college student.
JD
May 15th, 2010
4:10 pm
First — no Georgia lost a seat because a straight A student was admitted… there are no caps placed on enrollment at KSU
Second, we got bigger problems than this to focus our debates on. A business would focus its limited resources on the biggest risks. Our biggest risks are crime, crumbling infrastructure, and a revenue model that can’t pay the maintenance on what we have. We pay corporations tax money (credits) for jobs that are disappearing, not appearing… Keep chasing the boogeymen — and you’ll soon find yourself lost in the woods
NRB2
May 15th, 2010
4:11 pm
How typical of this left-leaning rag to rush to the defense of someone who ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE.
She’s an illegal alien and she is TAKING RESOURCES from someone WHO BELONGS HERE! END OF STORY!
One Voice
May 15th, 2010
4:15 pm
She IS American. She’s lived here since she was 10 and therefore is much more American than she is Mexican. And she’ll likely contribute far more to society than all the hillbilly hicks that are screaming for her to be sent back to a country she doesn’t even know.
Byron Mathison Kerr
May 15th, 2010
4:30 pm
You cannot blame the children who were either brought here or born here and indoctrinated into a life of hiding their undocumented status.
We need effective, reasonable, and compassionate immigration reform at the national level — now.
Rhonda Atlanta
May 15th, 2010
4:40 pm
Arnt the democrats having a primary? This looks like one of those lame stream press opportunities to demonize republicans.
christine
May 15th, 2010
4:45 pm
She is illegal. She broke many laws. Deport her and her parents.
Close and secure our borders. Deport ALL illegal immigrants. No amnesty. Repeal the birthright citizenship law.
A WHITE CONSERVATIVE
May 15th, 2010
4:46 pm
. YES JIM…..Let’s JUST GET RID OF ALL LAWs…..since they hinder our first impulse….JUST GET RID OF ALL LAWs…& do as you dam well feel….SCREW ALL LAWs..
Churchill's MOM
May 15th, 2010
4:46 pm
Karen Handel= Truth Teller
“Washington politicians like Nathan Deal have failed to protect our borders, and state politicians like Eric Johnson exempted the Board of Regents from laws requiring proof of legal status to receive state services,” Handel said.
Raw Deal
May 15th, 2010
4:49 pm
What was Deal doing in Washington all these years? Lining his pockets.
Joe
May 15th, 2010
4:50 pm
Enter your comments here
HM
May 15th, 2010
4:52 pm
Will you libs please get a dictionary and see if you can understand the meaning of the work “illegal”. Right or wrong, there are laws in this country. If you don’t like the laws, see if you can have them changed. Until such time, live with them.
John Konop
May 15th, 2010
4:52 pm
The level of heat in this debate should be taken down a few levels. First illegal immigrants were blindly used to replace American workers at a cheaper rate by employers. Second as a result of a race of jobs being outsourced to places like China and new working class jobs going to illegal immigrants less than 50% of Americans pay income taxes now. And we all know this is not sustainable. Third we cannot afford to subsidize an illegal workforce via schools…..when are own middle class is spiraling down.
It makes no sense nor would any another country subsidizes illegal workers and their families with schools…… And I feel terrible for the situation this young woman finds herself in. With that said we cannot afford to keep paying for illegal workers and their family.
We do need an immigration system based on filling the needs of our country with best and brightest from other countries, not a race to the bottom for wages. Cesar Chavez testified before congress that immigration cannot be a tool to drive down wages.
The irony Mexico has some of the toughest immigration laws in the world.
USMC DAWG
May 15th, 2010
4:53 pm
Great Jim… Make it a Republican issue. How about it being a Georgia/US issue that needs to be dealt with.
What part of ILLEGAL ALIEN don’t you understand?? Oh yeah, you are mor educated and “above it all”…
If I lied to officers, was driving WITHOUT a license, and gave a false address, I would be in BIG trouble.
But with this DISHONEST woman, she gets a pass.
WHAT IS THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT”S RESPOSIBILITY IN ALL OF THIS JIM!!!!???? Yeah NO $h!t!
Joe
May 15th, 2010
4:55 pm
Regardless of this loony newspaper’s slanting of this story, we are still a nation of laws. Why is that so hard to understand? It is not up to us, as American citizens, to give every Mexican who wants to slip across the border free healthcare and free education. Let them get in line, like everyone else, and come in legally. If the Feds had been doing their job, this situation would have never gotten to this point. And by the way, if we were going to give anyone free access to our country, what about those who are educated and can contribute?
Brenda
May 15th, 2010
5:08 pm
Somebody posted that Colotl should be able to finish her degree. I don’t agree, if she wants to finish her degree, she can do it at National Autonomous University of Mexico (NAUM) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Autonomous_University_of_Mexico. Perhaps NAUM will consider her stolen education as credit toward a degree at their university.
There, now all the people who are so full of compassion can feel all warm and fuzzy because they helped Colotl obtain her “Law Degree” and the rest of us don’t have to pay for an “illegal immigrant’s” education.
BTW, I’m not the least bit interested in hearing the “she won’t be near her family”. College students leave family and friends all the time to go off to college. Oh my goodness, some even go to Mexico. Go figure.
Base
May 15th, 2010
5:15 pm
Wacko far right politics at its best.
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:16 pm
Christine: If we do away with the birth right law that means you and I will have to go back to our ancestors country. Mine would be Africa, yours would probably be Germany or Ireland. The only ones here by their ancestors is the Native American. Are you? Get the hell out then.
Geezer
May 15th, 2010
5:16 pm
Deport her immediately!!!! Enact Arizona style immigration enforcement in Georgia NOW…. Send all illegals packing immediately!!!
Brazil Nut
May 15th, 2010
5:18 pm
It is Sheriff N. Warren who broke the law and who should resign. You guys are a bunch of hillbilly hicks who know nothing of real world events. Jessica should be allowed to complete her education and prosper in our society. Until you understand the immigration, shut your mouths. My wife, who is an American, is from Brazil. She had a tough go at doing the process legally…….relax the requirements of owning land and having 10,000 in the bank because it is so antiquated. Most immigrants are productive with exception of the Muslims and Africans. If you don’t like what I wrote….so be it, because y’all are not my friends.
Ga Dawg
May 15th, 2010
5:21 pm
It’s tough to be an illegal immigrant (alien) in the United States these days? Are you kidding? You pass the North Korean border illegally you get 12 yrs. hard labor, you pass the Afghan border illegally you get shot, you pass the American border illegally you get a job, driver’s license, allowance for a place to live, health care, education, billions of dollars spent so you can read a document. We carry passports in other countries or face jail time.
Bubba
May 15th, 2010
5:22 pm
I doubt if my German ancestors had a green card when they arrived from Bavaria in 1751. And I’m pretty darn sure my first English ancestor in America was not issued a green card by the Indians when he arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. The question is whether I have to take my family back to Germany or England, or to Scotland from whence my wife’s ancestors arrived sometime in the misty past.
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:22 pm
Did you anti immigrant no know nothings not read the article. She pays out of state tution costs out of her pocket. She is not getting any federal assistance to go to school. Why do you people always assume because a person is from Mexico they are living off the backs of hard working Americans. Please! Get over yourself. Mexicans are some of the harding working people you will ever see in your life. Who the hell do you think is going to pick the cotton and strawberries when your lazy ass wont do it. Who is going to mow your lawn and bust the dishes at your favorite resturant.
crystal
May 15th, 2010
5:23 pm
I do not see how she was going to get into law school or the state bar afterwards without proof of legal residency. I think she needs to go back to Mexico and pursue her education there. She is not an American. She does not have US citizenship or legal residency. If she does not want to return to Mexico, she should seek out a 3rd country that would accept her as a legal immigrant and perhaps she may be able to get her education there.
dawgbone
May 15th, 2010
5:23 pm
Are we going to let them have the Alamo without a fight this time? What is wrong with people today? She is in the USA ILLEGALLY!! I am not without feelings, but come on folks..this entire discussion is insane…where are our values gone? The value of honesty, laws, etc? I am not right wing nor left wing, but right is right…there are poor Americans by birth and no one is helping them…
Avery
May 15th, 2010
5:25 pm
What a bizarre story/law. Most of our graduate schools are filled with students from all over the world who are not “citizens”, they are here on student visas. Our own students are too stupid and/or lazy, by and large, to do graduate work in technical fields. So we need foreigners to do research in this fields instead.
Jennifer
May 15th, 2010
5:25 pm
It’s funny everyone screams “Send them back to Mexico..each and every one of them…” What about the ones that are paying taxes each month and not receiving any public benefits? They are practically paying their own way here. If you pay your taxes I don’t care if you are here legally or not. I am sure though every single person that wants to send everyone back will be happy to take money that is not theirs when it is their time to apply for social security, food stamps, etc. So isn’t that stealing also? If we sent everyone back, where would the excess money come from to fill our greedy needs? Our economy would be in worse shape than it is now if there was a mass deportation. And the jobs that are being stolen? In my opinion as an American the majority of people think they are too good to cut the grass, work in fields or wash dishes for a living. Why weren’t we filling the jobs in the past that everyone is claiming to be ’stolen’ from people now? Because nobody wanted them. Everyone thought they were better than that. Well grow up. We are all equal whether we are American, Hispanic, Latino, Illegal or Citizens! We are people and in the eyes of God we are the same. “Red or Yellow, Black or White we are precious in his sight Jesus loves the little children of THE WORLD!!!”
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:26 pm
Brazil Nut. I am trying to keep my composure when I write this. Are you freaking kidding me. You are saying all Muslims and Africans are lazy. Every African I know speaks more than 5 languages. How many do you speak? Every African I know works at least 2 jobs. How many do you work? Every African I know had to pay for their way to the states and not just cross the border. You need a reality check or diversity in your life. Your comment is beyond idiotic.
Noneya
May 15th, 2010
5:26 pm
I bear this lady no ill will. However, letting her stay here and be educated in our public system sets the precedent that if you lie well enough and for long enough, then the United States and the state of Georgia will reward you for being a good liar.
I cringe for the many honest people from all over the world who want live in America, but whose immigration requests have been denied for any number of reasons. If the immigration laws are unacceptable as written then they should be modified. In the mean time, the laws should be enforced.
Elliot Garcia
May 15th, 2010
5:27 pm
Thanks for demonizing Republicans….I guess Republicans are the only ones that appreciate the laws of this country.
johnd
May 15th, 2010
5:29 pm
What a headline! Do you left wing morons have any shame! She and her parents BROKE THE LAW! She is here illegally. Just because she got away with it for years doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be deported. It’s like a bankrobber or any other criminal for that matter that escapes from jail and gets caught 20 yrs. later. They may have lived a perfect productive life but when caught the law says they go back to jail!
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:29 pm
The reason the right wing does not want Amensty is because they know all the new Hispanic citizens would vote Democrat. The R’s have nothing to offer any person of color except Michael Steele He is their token black guy and doing a fine job I might add.
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:32 pm
Yes, Yes. Lets do an old fashion Jew round up just like they did in Nazi Germany. Brown skins beware. If you are a citizen I still need to see your paper work. But white they are ok. We all know they never break laws and would never be an illegal immigrant. The brown ones are the only ones that have no right to be here. NO MATTER WHAT.
POL
May 15th, 2010
5:32 pm
How about letting her stay and deporting all of the stupid rednecks in this state? We are overrun with white trash around here, and we would benefit greatly by keeping this young lady and forcing the worthless scum in this state to go live somewhere else. Who is the worthless scum? Let’s start with the posters on here – Huckleberry, NRB2, christine, USMC DAWG, etc.
lou
May 15th, 2010
5:32 pm
man white people are crazy.. “we love america! enforce the borders! wear red white and blue! and if you don’t you are anti-american!”..F*ck all that noise.. my dad fought in Vietnam and my grandfather fought in WWII to make American the place is it today.. deal with it ppl we stole this land from native americans and ppl from all nationalities ARE HERE and will CONTINUE to come here.. if you dont like it move to canada.
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:33 pm
Instead of fighting terriorist and capturing murders/drug dealers lets focus all of our time, attention and tax dollars sending hard working Mexicans back to Mexico so they can cross the border once again. No fence will keep away any people who of a better future for themselves and their families. No fence!
Lyla
May 15th, 2010
5:34 pm
I empathize with her situation, but it’s a risk she took and now she must pay the price. We who live here legally, pay taxes, abide by the laws of our land are sick and tired of “grabbing our ankles and bending over” to this absurd bleeding heart elite. We have had enough of this and the drain on our economy. Follow the laws of the land or leave! My Italian immigrant grandparents came over legally, she can too.
A WHITE CONSERVATIVE
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
HEY JIM……try being in IRAN illegally…or NORTH KOREA…or CUBA….or Russia….or CHINA..ot even CANADA.
Tyrone
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
Jim,
Your left wing liberal bias is showing.
Republican meat grinder?
Yes, the Republican are awful. They expect people to obey the law…how mean can they be? Everyone should be allowed to pick the laws they wish to obey. The Republicans are just evil.
Dustin
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
People that scream to have this young lady deported need to rethink the logic of their demand!
This country is built on immigrants. We should allow people from Mexico to immigrate to this country legally. The currently laws do not allow for this. Someone that wants to immigrate legally, has to go threw some trade-agreement BS or be rich enough to hire a legal team. We essentially have a prohibition on legal immigration, which as history shows prohibition creates crime.
This girl has been in this country since she was 8 years old. She went to grade school here and of course the natural progression was college. Do you expect to send this girl to a country that she has not lived in since she was 8 years old? Also, she is a senior in college…why would we deport someone that we have already made a capital investment in? This doesn’t benefit anyone!
We need to allow anyone who is currently in this country illegally, the chance to apply for a visa and to get in line for citizenship. No, we don’t need to just give them all citizenship, but put them at the back of the line and give them a chance to become legal. The immigrants that are here with good intentions (a better life, the American dream, provide for family, etc.) will be allowed to come out of the underground world we have pushed them into.
To deport someone like this girl, would be like putting you in jail, because you have a certain religious view.
Illegal immigrants are not CRIMINALS! Illegal is not the correct term, because they are not really breaking any federal laws. The only “illegals” that get deported are the ones who commit another crime. So, yeah, if she was robbing liquor stores on the weekends then deporting would be the right thing. Folks we can’t throw out the Constitution! Please read it sometime.
Meet in the middle
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
I wonder if all of these irate European decendents are aware that before their ancestors CONFISCATED and STOLE this land that we now call good ole’ USA, all of them damn Mexican’s ancestors OWNED the land that we now call the Mid Western and Western USA. Fuggin racists azzholes. States rights right? Let us vote! Flaggers. Tea baggers. PUMAs. Sons of Confederate Veterans. All idiots.
POL
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
Actually, johnd, there is such a thing as a statue of limitations on many crimes. This girl did nothing willfully wrong (she was 10). To her it was the same as moving from one state to another. You, on the other hand, are guilty of being a worthless idiot. There is no statute of limitations on being stupid – that’s what you’ll always be. Too bad we don’t lock-up morons. You’d be outta here!
College Grad
May 15th, 2010
5:35 pm
In-state tuition is a granted to Georgia residents because those students or their parents pay taxes to the state of Georgia. State taxes FUND Georgia Universities. Illegal immigrants do not contribute to that funding and hence do not deserve in-state tuition. If they get accepted to the University, let them go, and make them pay out of state tuition. Why do we keep allowing people to profit from scamming teh system?
What would happen to an American student in Mexico caught scamming their governemt?
TorenForbes
May 15th, 2010
5:36 pm
ILLEGAL,or UNLAWFUL, is used to describe something that is prohibited or not authorized by law…WHY IS THIS AN ISSUE? IAM SO SICK OF THIS I COULD SPIT. I HOLD HER TO THE SAME LAWS IAM HELD TO. WHY O WHY, HOW can someone who is here illegally even have a platform? AND THIS COLLEGE????? IAM A COLLEGE GRAD, busted my arse too..LEGALLY. Iam ALSO the daughter of a HUNGARIAN born/raised mother, I MYSELF? born/raised in GEORGIA…this crap is just THAT…crap. BUY HER A 1-way ticket and put her a-s-s out.
That was stupid
May 15th, 2010
5:36 pm
LOU AND POL. Yall are a breath of fresh air. I feel like nothing will change the minds of these people. I agree illegal immigration is a problem but what AZ is doing is not a solution. It will not work. It will only create more race tensions in the country.
Poeple should stop acting like this problem just started under Obama. These has been a problem during Bush Sr, Clinton and Shrub’s term that has not been solved.
Possum
May 15th, 2010
5:36 pm
How did she obtain a Mexican drivers’ license? Mail order? She has admitted to working;how was this done without a SS#? Her mother is also in the country illegally-will she be deported also? A full 12-hour load at KSU is $2200 per semester,plus textbooks,plus sorority dues,add rent,food,gasoline,tires,various supplies for class-how did she afford this? ‘Cleaning offices’? (which apparently is a Job Americans Won’t Do)
Tyrone
May 15th, 2010
5:37 pm
That right…the R’s are evil.
The D’s are wonderful.
Obama walks on water and expecting people to obey the laws is just mean spirited.
Jim Warren
May 15th, 2010
5:38 pm
She is in this country ILLEGALLY. She falsified records. She lied to police. She has used the LEGAL citizens tax dollars to live ILLEGALLY in the UNITED STATES.
MR. Galloway, what part of this extremely simple example of guilt/theft by taking/etc. do not not understand?
Please, enlighten us all.
Bill W
May 15th, 2010
5:39 pm
Pick a country, any country Jim, and try to set up shop there. Tell them you’d like to work, go to school, and maybe buy a house or property in a country where you are not registered or invited. See how long you last.
Tell me again that these people will do the jobs that Americans won’t do, and I’ll show you the same argument made by slave masters who claimed you could not get cotton picked without slaves.
Keep trying to obscure the difference between legal, paid their fees, filled in the forms, waited and waited and were granted a visa, and the people who jumped the line. Keep trying.