tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post29400170949332845..comments2023-08-29T08:51:44.461-06:00Comments on Political Moms Unite!: Is It the Right Thing to Do?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-51639011556735465522009-03-06T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-06T14:00:00.000-07:00I think it is a good idea. I don't think the kids...I think it is a good idea. I don't think the kids should be punished because of what their parents did. <BR/><BR/>And it is a college education. All the kids want is to better themselves by getting one so I think it is a good idea. I would think the more educated someone is the better job they could get so isn't that the best thing for society (to not be on welfare, etc)? <BR/><BR/>It seems like our entire society could only benefit from this.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498952539780388706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-45326487193025399122009-03-05T14:39:00.000-07:002009-03-05T14:39:00.000-07:00I guess I think there are two arguements that to ...I guess I think there are two arguements that to me define the issue:<BR/><BR/>For the bill: It doesn't cost taxpayers any money. It doesn't give anybody any freebies, it's not a handout, it doesn't cost anything.<BR/><BR/>Against the bill: I do understand the tax thing. At BYU you get a discount if you are Mormonn because you pay tithes, and tithes pay for something like 90% of the education costs, so it makes sense if you paid tithes throughout your life you should get a discount while those who never paid tithes do not get the discount. But, as Peter pointed out, they do pay sales tax and some other taxes- not as much as citizens, but they do pay some. So I can see that people would be upset they get the same benefit as those who pay all their taxes, though I suppose that is debatable. <BR/><BR/>I think it will pass, which I guess I am glad because I do think a more educated workforce is a better workforce. We'll see if other states do the same!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446085633523991387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-73937275216603352972009-03-04T15:55:00.000-07:002009-03-04T15:55:00.000-07:00If you are an illegal immigrant, you can't buy a h...<I>If you are an illegal immigrant, you can't buy a home, so you don't pay property taxes.</I><BR/><BR/>OK--renters pay property taxes indirectly through the rents charged by the landlord. Your point is? How are they different from other renters?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504383209010655249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-90406209901372758832009-03-04T14:17:00.000-07:002009-03-04T14:17:00.000-07:00I'm "on the border" with this issue also. (Pun int...I'm "on the border" with this issue also. (Pun intended). I agree with not wanting to punish the children of those who broke the law to come into the country. And I am a huge advocat of higher education being accessible to those who are willing to work for it. And having a more educated population will only benefit our country, making us more competitive globally.<BR/><BR/>Yet, I could agree that in-state tuition should be reserved for citizens not just "residents" of that state. I have always seen in-state tuition as a benefit for those who have paid property taxes, state income taxes, sales taxes, in other words, contributed to their community. If you are an illegal immigrant, you can't buy a home, so you don't pay property taxes. If caught, companies are penalized for hiring illegal immigrants, so they might be paid off the books, and not paying income taxes. <BR/><BR/>Again, I'm on the fence. What is the purpose of this bill? Who will it hurt? But I keep going back to the purpose of in-state tuition, and it seems like it is more a benefit for citizens of the state.<BR/><BR/>And Christina, I loved your comments about education and I learned A LOT! Very well thought out and common-sense.okbushmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905349504583004812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-12214279377357606762009-03-04T11:35:00.000-07:002009-03-04T11:35:00.000-07:00Also, thanks for posting something Christina. My ...Also, thanks for posting something Christina. My computer's gone to computer heaven as of last Sunday, and I'm currently looking for its replacement. Not sure when I'll be able to get back on. <BR/><BR/>Good topic though.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434184208280400768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662234595493806811.post-30942027239863776752009-03-04T11:33:00.000-07:002009-03-04T11:33:00.000-07:00By 2050, the demographics of the US will be this -...By 2050, the demographics of the US will be this - 51-55% non-white, mainly because spanish americans are reproducing at a rate that's like 5 to 1 compared to non-spanish americans. Seriously, these kids are the key to our success as a country. If we don't invest in their well-being and education now, we will pay for it later by falling behind other nations even further than we already have. <BR/><BR/>This legislation is a good move. I'm glad that other republicans can see it.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434184208280400768noreply@blogger.com