It's more productive to allow these kids, who've already faced considerable adversity, to educate themselves. This would help perpetuate a higher standard of living among a large number of California's population. Alongside that notion is the idea that with more opportunity and attainment of knowledge comes a mind set that there is a future out there for those who want it. They want to do better for themselves. And they are here through no fault of their own.
Some opponents say that the bill is politically sympathetic to illegal immigrants.
Moreover, that the measure would require taxpayers to subsidize higher education for foreign nationals and allow illegal immigrants to pay even lower tuition than U.S. citizens who want to go to college out of state. These are valid concerns. These kids have been here for at least four years in the system one way or another. Either economically, which everyone knows and would rather not recognize, or in some other facet of society. Let's find some creative solutions to the problem.