Democrats opposed the measure and the addition of the amendment dampened Democratic support for the underlying spending bill. They said it's not fair to deport people who were brought here as children. For many, America is the only country they know.

"We should not hold children responsible for the actions of adults and their parents. We should give them an opportunity," said Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill.

[link to news.yahoo.com]

So, the US is just a drop off point for free education for illegals and yet the rest of us have to pay? Wow! Who thinks up this shit?!?