Maybe if the DREAM Act goes forward state by state, it will help some people, even if only a smaller number at a time. It will be better than none. - - Donna Poisl
By Darcie Perkins
The introduction of the measure into California’s political atmosphere makes the buzz surrounding the issue of immigration in the state all the more interesting. Gov. Jerry Brown has already hinted that he would support the notion of a California Dream Act.
With the election of Brown, immigration reform activists are all the more motivated to carry out their grassroots efforts, especially demonstrated by the strong showing that the state’s rapidly growing Hispanic population made in electing the recently sworn in governor against his Republican opponent Meg Whitman.
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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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