DREAM Act Introduction Represents Positive Step in Addressing Real Immigration Reform, Says FIRM

U.S. Newswire ^ | 11/21/2005

[ncountylee]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement of support for the DREAM Act from FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement) -- the Most Diverse Nationwide Grassroots Immigrant Rights Coalition:

In a strong show of bipartisan cooperation, Sens. Hagel (R-Neb.), Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lugar (R-Ind.) joined five Republicans and six Democrats to introduce the Development, Relief for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, right before the start of the holiday season, traditionally a time for family and reflection.

The DREAM Act permits undocumented high school graduates who immigrated to the U. S. as minors and who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years, to apply for legal status, pursue a college education or join the military and become U.S. citizens.

Cristina Lopez, deputy executive director, Center for Community Change says:

"Passage of this important bill is imperative and represents a significant first step towards comprehensive immigration reform. For far too long, undocumented immigrant youth have been relegated to second class status after completing high school. Without the DREAM Act, this country is left with a permanent underclass -- a condition that should be unacceptable in the United States of America today.

"Students should not be caught in the cross fires of an angry immigration debate, focused more on scoring political points than on real solutions. This bipartisan bill is a striking contrast to the focus in the House on an "enforcement only" strategy designed to perpetuate fear and disinformation.

"Although these young undocumented students have grown up in the United States, they face unique barriers to higher education, are unable to work legally, and live in constant fear of deportation to countries they do not consider home. Our immigration laws leave the 65,000 U.S. raised undocumented immigrant students that graduate from high school each year without hope for a better future. These students are on the honor roll, star athletes, talented artists, homecoming queens, aspiring teachers, doctors and American soldiers. The DREAM Act simply levels the playing field for undocumented immigrant youth trapped in a broken immigration system. Once passed, this legislation would allow these students to legally pursue the American dream and contribute to our society."

Joshua Hoyt, FIRM coalition partner and executive director, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights says:

"These students aren't asking for special treatment, just a chance like their native born peers. The Fair Immigration Reform Movement stands in strong support of this crucial bill and is ready to work with Members of Congress to ensure real reforms are enacted. It is the right thing to do for our nation, but most importantly, for these children."

[ncountylee]

This is a press release. Title was to long to include Barf Alert.

[calrighty]

"Dream" on you traitorous Ba$tards!

[zerosix]

"These students aren't asking for special treatment . . ." That may be true for the illegal students but not for their white liberal spokesmen - this policy, if allowed would be yet another "right" to disenfranchise Americans and most especially white males.

[Tulane]

Bad because it encourages more illegal immigration and rewards the children of law breakers. Good because it provides a way to document people who will eventually pay taxes (plus, it isn't the fault of the kids for being here). Can't say I support this, though.

[TXBSAFH]

I have a fair solution. Get their illegal butts out of this country.

[ncountylee]

"We are organizing in communities across the country to build a movement for immigrant rights. We are lobbying in the halls of Congress. We are working to change the representations of immigrants in the media. In everything we do, we are driven by our principles for immigration reform."

http://www.fairimmigration.org/

[NJ_gent]

"The DREAM Act permits undocumented high school graduates illegal immigrants who immigrated to the U. S. violated the sovereign borders of the United States with complete disregard for well established international law and with complete lack of respect for the sovereignty of the United States as minors and who have lived in the U.S. [illegally] for at least five years, to apply for legal status, pursue a college education or join the military and become U.S. citizens."

I get it, so if you've managed to stay hidden from the law for 5 years, you're free as a bird. Tell you what, if I rob a bank and don't get caught for 5 years, where can I apply to get my amnesty? Oh, if I decide to go on a shooting rampage and kill a dozen people, can I join the military to get myself out of that little mess too? Precisely which laws may I violate and get away with, or is the sovereignty of the United States simply up for grabs on this one?

[NJ_gent]

""We are organizing in communities across the country to build a movement for immigrant rights. We are lobbying in the halls of Congress. We are working to change the representations of immigrants in the media. In everything we do, we are driven by our principles for immigration reform."
http://www.fairimmigration.org/"

And we're working hard as we can to drive every single illegal immigrant out of this country and put their supporters in their place. The difference is, we've got the momentum of a nation fed up with open borders. So sit down, shut up, and enjoy the ride illegal immigrant lovers; your time is over.

[calrighty]

BTTT

[Tzimisce]

Coming soon from the people who demanded that Elian Gonzales be sent home: DREAM legislation.

Cause lefties care.

[Elpasser]

No way, Jose.

[calrighty]

"Cause lefties care."

Oh yes, lefties care................about WHAT I have no idea!!

[Blood of Tyrants]

Lately I have come to think that since Congress is obviously not going to follow the law, then the next best thing is to to "stir the melting pot", i.e. do everything we can to make these people AMERICANS without a hyphen.

[isrul]

This is their idea of immigration reform? These dogs have no business holding any public office in this country.

[Dead Corpse]

Bump.

Go back where you came from. Re-apply for legal Entry. Wait for your paperwork to clear. Welcome to America.

Jump a border and we'll punt your sorry arse all the way back to whereever you came from.

Nothing else is acceptable.

[Travis McGee]

Quisling: a synonym for traitor, someone who collaborates with the invaders of his country.

[isrul]

"These students aren't asking for special treatment, just a chance like their native born peers"

They are not peers of native born students. They're invaders who should not be attending any school here. They're criminals, just like their parents. They contribute to nothing but the illegal colonization of America.

[jackbenimble]

At about $8000 per student per year, a thirteen year K-12 education for one of these illegals results in a $104,000 theft from American taxpayers. In a lot of states it is even larger.

There are a limited number of seats in a lot of state universities. Every seat given to an illegal child means that the child of a citizen is deprived of a college education. Somehow, I doubt that is what the taxpayers/citizens had in mind when they supported the construction of these universities or supported their taxes to be used for discounted/subsidized tuition.

[gubamyster]

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