Are children of illegal immigrants entitled to a public education?

de39vonepier says: yes

Society would benefit from it

ForTheLord says: no

Not paying taxes = Not getting free education

Yuxima says: no

They’re illegal for a reason. Go get educated in your own country.

GitGud says: no

But I do believe you need to first secure the border so no more can come in, and then make everyone who's already in a citizen by...more

But I do believe you need to first secure the border so no more can come in, and then make everyone who's already in a citizen by creating a pathway to citizenship (If they refuse deport them). Now that they are citizens they will pay taxes hence they will be allowed to take advantage of public services including education. .less

lamy says: yes

If they’re gonna come in to our country and just RUIN it, they might as well not be a bunch of idiots.

PenguinJones says: yes

Yes. Most illegal immigrants pay taxes here. We, as a society, are obligated to educate all children here, regardless of their circumstances. Educating children is ALWAYS...more

Yes. Most illegal immigrants pay taxes here. We, as a society, are obligated to educate all children here, regardless of their circumstances. Educating children is ALWAYS worth it. I just wish we had more educated adults in this country. .less

cmccall says: no

No, unless they pay taxes, in which case I believe they have a right to the service they are paying for, but in general, as their parents...more

No, unless they pay taxes, in which case I believe they have a right to the service they are paying for, but in general, as their parents brought them into the country illegally, they should be deported with their parents, ignorance is no excuse to break the law, as sad or heart breaking as it can seem to depart children. .less