Do you want illegals to go to school on your tax paying dollars? I dont, so please read Fl House Rep. John Tobias letter and pass it on, post it and take action. Rep. Tobia is also a college professor. Begin forwarded message: From: Tobia.John Thank you-Christine Furru A Step Toward Amnesty... A Leap in the Wrong Direction There is a bipartisan push in the Florida Capitol to pass legislation which would grant in-state tuition (or an equivalent tuition discount) to illegal immigrants. As a fiscal conservative, I strongly disagree with the ideology, intent, and rationale of HB 851 and SB 1400. Many children of military personnel stationed in Florida are not eligible for in-state tuition benefits. Providing this type of subsidization to illegal immigrants yet denying it to families of the men and women who risked their lives to defend our nation is shameful and wrong. Those in support of this legislation argue that granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants would increase their access to higher education. This is a fallacy. Currently, on average, out-of-state tuition at Floridas 28 state colleges is less than in-state tuition at the 12 state universities after factoring in housing and fees. Further, Florida cannot afford this expense. In 2001, Texas passed similar legislation granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. According to The Lone Star Foundation, in two years, the number of illegal immigrants receiving in-state tuition had more than doubled while the cost to the state had exceeded $50 million. It would be irresponsible to place this kind of burden on the backs of Florida’s taxpayers. Finally, it would be unfair for the State to subsidize tens of thousands of dollars in tuition for each illegal immigrant while denying these seats to American citizens. Worse, once these illegal immigrants graduate, they would not have the opportunity for legal employment according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 signed by President Ronald Reagan. Under this law, employers are forbidden from hiring illegal immigrants. During these financially difficult times, our focus as legislators should be on the hard-working, taxpaying, and legal citizens of Florida. I believe HB 851 and SB 1400 may be the first step toward granting amnesty to illegal immigrants in Florida and, as such, I strongly oppose it. State Representative John Tobia District 53, Melbourne Beach Representative John Tobia, elected in 2008, represents Southern Brevard County and serves on the Energy & Utilities Subcommittee, Finance & Tax Subcommittee, and Insurance & Banking Subcommittee. Representative Tobia can be reached by phone at 321-984-4848 or email at [email protected] From: Tobia.John Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 1:02 PM To: DonForw@msn Subject: Call To Action: Stop In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants District Office 8060 S. Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 (321) 984-4848 [email protected] Tallahassee Capitol Office: 405 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 717-5053 Florida House of Representatives John Tobia Representative, District 53 March 18, 2014 Dear Don Forward, I have attached an opinion piece on HB 851 and SB 1400 relating to in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. I need your help fighting against this legislation by communicating this opinion piece with your members. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, John Tobia Representative, District 53
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:50:29 +0000
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