[BPt111]

What your thoughts of Norwalk valedictorian coming saying she is undocumented ?

Norwalk valedictorian comes out as undocumented

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/N...ed-8327177.php

Also immigration protest around state

9 arrested at immigration rally in Hartford - WFSB 3 Connecticut

Immigrant rights group: Make Bridgeport a sanctuary - Connecticut Post

[Sigequinox]

immigrants rights group...lol. I thought I heard it all...

What do I have to say about the norwalk girl? You. Are. Disqualified. But please become a citizen and stay with us and we will retroactively honor your diploma.

[basehead617]

I'm really torn on subjects like this. On one hand, I see the point. It's a PR coup to show that hey, these immigrants aren't all living off of entitlements, some of them are great students and a great asset to society. That should come as no surprise to anyone with a brain. However, it's a dangerous thing to say it's okay to break the law because I'm a great student. The extreme extension of that is the same thing that drives people defending rapists like the Stanford swimmer. But he's such a bright guy and an asset to the community! I think if you disagree with immigration law, you should lobby for changing the law and leave it at that, not just say 'well I broke the law, but it's okay because I'm one of the good ones'.. that's a slippery slope.

[General_Batista]

she work "so hard" to be valedictorian, but how far is this going to get her in life? She wont be able to even get a job.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by General_Batista

she work "so hard" to be valedictorian, but how far is this going to get her in life? She wont be able to even get a job.

Seems to make sense to give the people we want to stay-- valedictorians, for example, a reasonable path to citizenship.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by basehead617

I'm really torn on subjects like this. On one hand, I see the point. It's a PR coup to show that hey, these immigrants aren't all living off of entitlements, some of them are great students and a great asset to society. That should come as no surprise to anyone with a brain. However, it's a dangerous thing to say it's okay to break the law because I'm a great student. The extreme extension of that is the same thing that drives people defending rapists like the Stanford swimmer. But he's such a bright guy and an asset to the community! I think if you disagree with immigration law, you should lobby for changing the law and leave it at that, not just say 'well I broke the law, but it's okay because I'm one of the good ones'.. that's a slippery slope.

Well stated.

[BicoastalAnn]

I've seen enough seriously scary people in Norwalk that an undocumented HS valedictorian is the least of my worries. What can you really say... yeah, she shouldn't be undocumented, but she is, she's here, and at least she's being productive.

And to the poster above, there are ways that illegal immigrants can get white collar jobs - even climb up the ladder at Goldman Sachs. I don't condone this at all (buying forged papers to work) but it prob happens more than you'd think.

[basehead617]

Originally Posted by BicoastalAnn

And to the poster above, there are ways that illegal immigrants can get white collar jobs - even climb up the ladder at Goldman Sachs. I don't condone this at all (buying forged papers to work) but it prob happens more than you'd think.

By far the most common way is marrying a citizen for a green card - happened to an ex of mine who had overstayed a student visa for college. They might give you an evil eye when you apply but you still get it.

[RunD1987]

I think children of illegal immigrants who graduate high school should become citizens.

Now I think Sanctuary cities should be done away.

Think a few things on a State wide scale and National scale. Think U.S. citizens should be allowed free healthcare. Additionally, legal immigrants and those on VISAS can pay for their own insurance. Once legal immigrants become citizens they can enjoy the benefits of Universal Healthcare. Also think if illegals do go to the Hospital per se be easy to know they are illegal because theu don't have insurance.

Additionally, I do believe illegal immigrants should be granted right of citizenship if they can prove working 20 more hours in Court. From there they should work towards completing citizenship in 12 months and if not deport them as well as their immediate family members.

Also feel should be a term limit of 24 to 36 months of Welfare. Exceptions would be made at end of Welfare of can't work due to a physical or mental health issue that a Doctor and Judge approve. Additionally, those on Welfare must either attend college part time 6 credits or more, 10 hour's of work/volunteer work/internship/job training a week to continue to keep welfare. Unless with a physical or mental health issue attend outpatient treatment and attend job training at a state or non profit agency.

I also think Community College should be free to US citizens only who either are in a program with a clinical/internship or work 10 hour's or more a week or volunteer 10 hours a week or more. So on average work 520 hours a year or more.

Also only US citizens are allowed to vote.

Finally those in Prison from 18 to 60 lose Universal Healthcare and must pay for their Healthcare until released from prison. If under 18 or over 60 healthcare is Universal.

Also if an Illegal Immigrant is driving and pulled over. Cannot drive until passing a drivers test within 6 month's. If found drivIng again with no license this individual and immediate family are deported. Additionally, this individual has 12 month's to work towards becoming a citizen.
I think if we offered more benefits to US citizens be less illegal immigration.

Anyways congratulations to her graduating high school with such high honors that's an accomplishment.

[AntonioR]

The next time a police officer stops me for whatever, I will let him know of how great of a student I was and also of my IQ. Its not fair if he doesn't let me go without a fine, not fair at all! Smart people can ignore the law and get away with it! Its only the dumb ones that follow the rules, the dumb little people not the smart ones like us.