So, why doesn't Missouri receive attention for its stand on illegal aliens?
Answer: There are no Mexican illegals in Missouri to demonstrate!
The "Show Me" state has once again showed us how it should be done.
In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri.
In November, 2008, nearly 90% voted in favor! Thus, English became the official language for all governmental activity in Missouri.
No individual has the right to demand government services in any language other than English.
In 2008 a measure was passed that required the Missouri Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be in Missouri illegally. Missouri law enforcement offices receive specific training with respect to enforcement of federal immigration laws.
In Missouri illegal immigrants do not have access to taxpayers benefits such as food stamps or health care through Missouri HealthNET.
In 2009, a measure was passed that ensures Missouri's public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are illegally in the United States.
In Missouri, all post-secondary institutions of higher education annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they have not knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States.
So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is important to remember Missouri has been far more proactive in addressing this horrific problem.
Missouri has made it clear that illegal immigrants are not welcome in the State and they will certainly not receive public benefits at the expense of Missouri taxpayers!
Answer: There are no Mexican illegals in Missouri to demonstrate!
The "Show Me" state has once again showed us how it should be done.
In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri.
In November, 2008, nearly 90% voted in favor! Thus, English became the official language for all governmental activity in Missouri.
No individual has the right to demand government services in any language other than English.
In 2008 a measure was passed that required the Missouri Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be in Missouri illegally. Missouri law enforcement offices receive specific training with respect to enforcement of federal immigration laws.
In Missouri illegal immigrants do not have access to taxpayers benefits such as food stamps or health care through Missouri HealthNET.
In 2009, a measure was passed that ensures Missouri's public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are illegally in the United States.
In Missouri, all post-secondary institutions of higher education annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they have not knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States.
So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is important to remember Missouri has been far more proactive in addressing this horrific problem.
Missouri has made it clear that illegal immigrants are not welcome in the State and they will certainly not receive public benefits at the expense of Missouri taxpayers!
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See, op-ed article by Nita Ayres published in The Ozarks Sentinel May 13, 2010
Missouri Voters Enact English-Only Law
Posted on: 2008-11-11 @ 00:07:43
WASHINGTON, Nov 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved HJ Res. 7 [a constitutional amendment] yesterday, strengthening the state's official English law. The measure passed with more than 85 percent of the vote as 2.4 million Missourians cast ballots in favor of the measure.
The approved measure makes English the official language of all official proceedings in Missouri including the discussion of public business and roll call votes.
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