Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Pushes In-State Tuition and Drivers Licenses for “Immigrants” – The Recall Process

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has worked long and hard for the rights of immigrants in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, making Massachusetts a “destination” for those seeking a “helping hand” towards taking advantage of everything the United States has to offer. Thanks to Patrick’s’ efforts, Massachusetts ranks 7th in the U.S., (with the cost of illegal immigrants estimated at $992 Million, - statistics from 2007). According to Boston.com the Governor wants to now up the ante, making in-state tuition available, as well as drivers licenses.

How long can the Commonwealth support these types of “give-away programs”, with an ever decreasing tax base? Population shifts (to other states) have already caused the Commonwealth to lose one Congressional Seat and tax revenue to the State back in 2009 (no figures for current disastrous fiscal year). The Govenor has propped up the current programs with Federal monies, and increases in State fees and taxes. Massachusetts also currently has one of the higher U.S. corporate tax rates ranking32 overall (which is an improvement from 2010’s 34th place ranking) (Tax Foundation) - further pushing jobs and population over the borders.


The answer to how to pay for funding on all programs is simple, raise taxes – a promise the Governor made prior to his reelection. However, it is not difficult to understand that the Governors reelection was aided by certain immigrant groups who did an “outstanding” job at “getting out the vote”, specifically in high population areas. Specifically Acorn type Community organizations such as the Alliance for Power” got out the vote to the tune of 10’s of thousands across the State. In Springfield the final 13 hour push through low income and immigrant sections of the City, resulted in a boon of votes to Patrick, and his election success. A miraculous comeback for a man who’s job approval had been in the 30’s for the majority of his first term. Go figure.

A recent article from the Blog “Muckrock” shows the States Food Stamp program and its disbursements by retail outlets. The Commonwealth did attempt to stop the publication of documents legally obtained under the Freedom of Information act. As anticipated, those who support immigrant “integration” are calling for this blogger to be Jailed! On a serious note, however, one must understand that in these tough economic times, people do need aid, however, when viewing where the money is being spent, specifically in urban areas, one starts to get the idea that the billions of dollars in retail reimbursements should be going to established grocers, rather than the local 7-11. To find out what other services are available courtesy of the administration visit Office for Refugees and Immigrannts.

Those unhappy with the results might want to attempt to find information on the Massachusetts Recall Process, should the situation continue to get out of hand. It is difficult but not impossible to recall the Governor.

Note on this opinion: Although one might find this particular post to be somewhat mean-spirited towards those who enter the country illegally, it should be noted, that the author is a first generation American of Spanish descent, whose family came to this country by legal means, and immediately went to work, not to the nearest government office for a handout. If there are persons here who are seeking asylum from egregious governments, those should receive all and any support, up to and including a fast track to citizenship – with the stipulation that they renounce their citizenship from their country of origin.