Dealing with Illegal Immigrants

Started by walkstall, November 21, 2010, 03:11:07 PM

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walkstall

So if there is a will there is a way one state at a time.  ;D
I like the designating English as the official language of the state.  8)

Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants

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In 2007, the Missouri General Assembly approved HJR 7 to place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri. Voters then went to the polls and approved the measure with nearly 90 percent voting in favor. With that, English became the official language for all governmental proceedings in Missouri. It also means no individual has the right to demand government services in a language other than English. A common language is the cornerstone of a cohesive and united state and country. Ensuring that English is our official language is simply common sense.

Another measure that directly addresses the issue of illegal immigration was passed in 2008. HB 1549 requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It also allows Missouri law enforcement officers to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws. Furthermore, the bill makes it clear that illegal immigrants will not have access to taxpayer benefits such as food stamps and health care through MO HealthNet. With the passage of this legislation, Missouri sent a clear message that illegal immigrants are not welcome in our state, and that they are certainly not welcome to receive public benefits at the cost of Missouri taxpayers.

2009 saw another significant piece of legislation passed dealing with illegal immigration. HB 390 ensures Missouri's public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally. The law also requires all postsecondary institutions of higher education to annually certify to the Missouri Department of Higher Education that they have not knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States. The bill represents another common sense approach to the issue as it ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize the education of someone who is in our country illegally.


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REDWHITEBLUE2

BUT as you and I know WA State will be the last to do something like that

AmericanFlyer

Boy, these laws in Missouri really tick me off!  They are perfect examples of:

1.  RACISM   :o

2.  BIGOTRY   >:D

3.  PROFILING   :'(

4.  POLITICAL INCORRECTNESS   >:(

5.  INHUMANE TREATMENT   :(

;) :D ;D :)) 8)

6.   

walkstall

Quote from: REDWHITEBLUE2 on November 21, 2010, 04:23:28 PM
BUT as you and I know WA State will be the last to do something like that

It will fall into the water before that will happen.  :o

The West side.   :))
A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.- James Freeman Clarke

Always remember "Feelings Aren't Facts."

Solars Toy

Wow...it seems so simple when handled that way.... ??? ???

IF only the West Coast could have the guts to do this as well.  Maybe California wouldn't be going bankrupt  :( :( :(.
I pray, not wish because I have a God not a Genie.

REDWHITEBLUE2

Quote from: walkstall on November 21, 2010, 04:47:48 PM
It will fall into the water before that will happen.  :o

The West side.   :))
Ah the west side Where theres 2 kinds of Fairies /Ferry's

walkstall

A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.- James Freeman Clarke

Always remember "Feelings Aren't Facts."