Tuition breaks to illegal immigrants in US irks taxpayers

Bill SB 591 and HB 1236, that seek to provide with in-state tuition breaks have aroused ire of US taxpayers on the ground that it seeks to reward illegal immigrants using taxpayers’ money.

What further irks them is that this move would make illegal immigration in Maryland even more attractive. As against in-state tuition fee of just $7,300, annual out-of-state tuition is $23,400 for University of Maryland, College Park.

Already, these illegal immigrants are enjoying secondary or primary schooling in Maryland at taxpayers’ expense. These illegal immigrants besides being a drain on taxpayers’ money also promote lower wages, more joblessness and greater risk of poverty for Maryland citizens.

Illegal immigration contributes to higher taxes for Maryland citizens because illegal immigrants use social services but do not pay income taxes. Promoting illegal immigration erodes general respect for the rule of law. Illegal immigration contributes to run-away population, thereby increasing Maryland’s carbon footprint and promoting further global warming. Encouraging illegal immigration supports continued corruption, inequality and injustice in the home countries of illegal immigrants.

These bills are being widely protested against by citizens of Maryland, however political compulsions, especially during election time are weighing heavily on politicians.