The DREAM Act, which is currently being argued over on Capital Hill, would allow minors who were brought to the country as illegal immigrants to eventually establish citizenship. The debate goes like this: if a minor is brought to this country illegally, without a say (since they're a minor), why should they have to face deportation? Consider the case of a young person who shows strong moral character, who does well in school, supports his country, shows all the characteristics of an ideal American citizen. Since they grew up in U.S., they would identify with this country and have strong attachments to their community. Why should a person like this be kicked out of the country and sent back to their parent's homeland, where they have little attachment to?On the opposing side, the problem with this act is that it will promote illegal immigration. Meanwhile, there have been major border disputes in recent months. Just last week, some American border patrol officers were killed. That being said, isn't this a terrible time to promote the passing of such an act? It contradicts our border policy and all the work that has gone into securing our country. Sure, in the future, if we move towards some utopian, hippie-love, global community this kind of act would be appropriate. For now, it clearly does not make sense. Giving an illegal alien's children the right of citizenship would be validating their efforts in sneaking into the country.
Although this act was constructed in 2001, it shows how out of touch Obama's administration can be with the real needs and wants of the majority of American people. I do support progessive politics, but this type of act is clearly misinterpreting the current state of our country. No one should support this act at this point in time. It just doesn't make sense.
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To be fair, there are some positive points to this act. This stipulation is key: "Must have been present in the United States for at least five consecutive years prior to enactment of the bill". *This wont apply to future illegal immigrants*. So, for those who have been here for a while, why not tax them? They are already enrolled in school, using US roads, police, fire rescue, etc. The govt could make a ton of money by making these people pay for services they already have been using.
ReplyDeleteAlso, under the stipulations of this act, illegal immigrants seeking citizenship would have a few pathway options - such as joining the military of attending college. Military recruitment is down, so this would help the country. Federal stafford loans are at 6.8%. Those immigrants would would pay for their college (if they're not eligible for certain aid) would help boost the economy. Lets get this straight: although these immigrants would be achieving their dream (citizenship), this is just as much or more about filling the govt's needs - like building the military and developing the awful economy.
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ReplyDeleteI don't feel too strongly about this issue either way, but it has a good name. How can anyone be against a Dream? You heartless bastards.
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