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Montgomery County is also one of the highest per-capita income counties in the country. Great comparison there. Nobody said good schools don't matter. That type of twisting the words argument is annoying. And it's something you do a lot. The argument is that the 'quality' of parent is the biggest factor. And I think the facts back that up. People who don't value education generally have kids that don't value education and don't do as well in school. People who don't value education are generally people who don't have an education. People who don't have an education are generally people who are poorer. All your examples simply back that up. Parents who care have kids who do better in school. And yes, we could support those students better as a community. But not at the expense of letting the parents off the hook.

Well...yeah, I had that thought after I posted. Oops. Nothing explicitly mentioned as far as I recall. On the other hand, I'm thinking that negative info in Hastings past that isn't DIRECTLY related to the case won't be allowed. Don't think that's too much of a reach. Agreed?

Your anecdotal evidence, Pop, is just that. There are always exceptions to the rule. Some kid from a broken home can be inspired by an exceptional teacher. No doubt about it. But I bet the general breakdown is that the parents who value education have kids who do better. The studies on voucher results prove that. And honestly, I don't WANT a kid who can't do algebra to have anything to do with my medical care. Seriously. I recall the story of a pharm tech compounding a 23% saline solution which was injected into like a 5 year old. Who is now dead.

Such vitriol. And it is reported that about half of the hispanics DID come here legally. Sorry you think facts are stupid. If you don't understand how the system works, how one can become illegal, or how it's impossible to fix once you're there, then perhaps you should educate yourself first. But anyway, it's pretty clear nobody really wants to discuss the issue. You all simply prefer the spics get the hell out here...regardless of the repercussions that clearly exist. Such a shame.

Please...50% of illegals came here legally and got mired in a system that clearly needs reform. Besides...the state made $3.9 BILLION on immigrants (of whom the report said ~50% were illegal) and spent $244 MILLION. Yup. Let's kick 'em out. You better make up the difference in revenue, though, because I sure ain't. Geez. Talk about cutting of your nose...