Originally Posted by Nick

I don't buy this argument for a second. I've lived in this state for a long time. My parents pay taxes to this state. I should be able to get in state tuition like any other American citizen who is a resident of my state. If I go to a school in say California, that allows undocumented students to get in-state tuition, then I will have to pay out of state tuition, just like any other American citizen who is not a resident of CA. Thats fair and equal.

You are being discriminated against based on a misdemeanor that your parents committed and you are saying that you "understand [these] concerns". Some people are misinformed about what the DREAM Act is all about, and thats the real problem. If you say "illegal immigrants can get in-state tuition while a US citizen has to pay out of state rates" that is going to cause a lot of anger, yet its not true! Under the state level DREAM Act you have to prove that you are a resident of the state, you have to prove that you graduated from a HS of that state, and you have to sign papers pledging that you will seek legalization as soon as the opportunity arises. Thats hardly the same is it.

The concerns you are trying to understand are created by people who see the issue in their own light and take the time to spread false beliefs about the legislation, just so it doesn't see the light of day, because they are bitter with us "Mexicans" taking over "their" country. The only concern of their's that you have to understand is that they are racist bigots who will never take a second out of their day to understand your concerns and will take every chance to make your life more miserable. The rest of America just has to be informed about the underlying issues and the true colors of the DREAM Act. Thats the America you should focus on.