People who are against this should study the economic benefits that would come to the country if it passes. They might be very surprised. - - Donna Poisl
By Annie Fehrenbacher
Members of the Senate and House began deliberations Nov. 29 on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act.
The DREAM Act is a bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented youth who complete two years of college or military service. If the DREAM Act passes, more than 25,000 undocumented students in California – including more than 300 at UCLA – could be in line for the dream jobs that currently elude them.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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