It seems that after going through high school here, these kids should be able to go to their state colleges at a decent price. Let's hope more states make this possible. - - Donna Poisl
BY THEO KEITH
JEFFERSON CITY — No one voiced opposition to a bill providing children of undocumented immigrants in-state tuition in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, something the bill's sponsor said was a surprise.
Still, Sen. Jolie Justus, D-Jackson County, said she wasn't confident the legislation would move any closer to becoming law in the coming year.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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