Teen Ink

allowing the DREAM act is a good idea how would you feel if someone tried to keep you from entering you home?

 

I feel that the DREAM Act should be passed. It feel that way because for most of the children who are immigrating into the US with their parents are too young to even know that they are doing something wrong and they don't even have a choice to move or not. So I guess I just feel that its not fair for them to not get an education when they deserve for a reason that is not even their fault.

 

I think that Congress should pass the DREAM Act to allow the immigrants to to have an education outside of high school and middle school. I feel as if they deserve to have an education just as every other American citizen deserves one.

 

I think the DREAM Act should be passed. Telling these kids they cannot go onto a higher education or get a job is like saying they dont deserve to live. That is just wrong. We all live on the same planet and we deserve to live where we want with the rights we want. Racisism needs to stop. Segregation needs to stop. I believe that once they're here.... they belong here.

 

I have mixed feelings about the DREAM act.i dont believe that it is the children's fault for their parents' decision to illegally enter america but i also believe that the students should take the Citizenship Test and become a student that way instead of living illegally.

 

I believe the DREAM act should be passed, simply because it isn't the children's fault they followed their parents across the border. If a person is acedemically efficient they should be able to get finantial aid to continue their education. As well as getting their driver's liensence and getting a job.

 

If students are going to work hard to have a good high school life, they should be able to go on to further their education. I think the DREAM act should be passed.

 

Just because you come from a different country doesn't mean you can't get an education.

 

I beleive the DREAM Act if passes would be a good piece of legislature in order because it is not fair to the kids, they couldn't stay in their homeland even if they wanted to, since they are minors and would have no where to live.

 

Honestly I think they should pass the act. It's unfair to have them think they could be sent away anytime. Is they have the oppurtunity to go to school in America then they should have the right to become a U.S citizen.

 

yes it isnt the childrens fault but they are still illegal.they should have to go through the same process our familys had to go through

 

I think that the Dream Act should pass. Because it would help out our society showing that the U.S cares. also it would be a great opportunity for undocumented students and they wouldnt have to live day-by-day fearing if they would be deported. Finally people think that illegal immigrants are gonna take our jobs but not all of them are like that they can do good for us

 

I feel that amy person who is in this country illegally weather by choice or not doesn't belong here and shouldn't be here and if said person wishes to come to this country and attend school here then they should go through the proper prosessing to become a citizen.

 

I think they should pass the dream act.  Everyone deserves to live their life the way they want to. Everyone deserves an education and a great job. Everyone deserves to be happy and they shouldnt have to live in the shadows.

 

This is a great article. Students who have worked all their life for a good education should be able to get help for college.

 

I beleive the DREAM Act would be a good thing.

 

I beleive there should be a system for illegal immigrants to become citizens of the U.S. Although their activity was illegal at the time, most did not have a choice in the decision at their age.   They did what any child would do. . . listen ot their parents!  I beleive the DREAM Act if passes would be a good piece of legislature in order for them to become citizens.

 

lzcelloplayer said...
Sept. 25, 2011 at 10:53 am:

This is a good article, and I very much agree with the DREAM Act. I think that everybody should have a chance at their dreams, no matter where they come from. 

Once again, great article! :D

 

Bambi67 said...
Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:02 pm:

I love this article and it is very sad to read some intolerant people discriminated this people for some papers and I don’t believe the immigrants take any jobs from Americans’ and if the Americans’ let the illegal take jobs from them it is because they don’t to be cleaning bathrooms, don’t judge unless you really know what is going on this  people head, unless you know what this people have going through to come to America and think all their problems will be ... (more »)

 

TheEternalDBSK said...
Jul. 18, 2011 at 11:58 pm:

People should keep in mind, WHY people come to America. People come to America for oppurtunity. America is known as "The Land of Oppurtunity".  It's exteremely hard to get into America if you come from a third world country, as most immigrants do. Did you know, the education, however more advanced in such a country is considered worthless in America because the education is that of a third world country? It's so hard to get into America even with a degree, and then apply for citizenship, im... (more »)

 

stayingold said...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm:

That was an awesome peice, very well written. You bring up good points and things from a different perspective. "If they are illegal they are illegal." BS. Everybody deserves a chance to be successful, despite where they come from.

 

Emmy88 said...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 2:24 pm:

I don't agree with the bible part, but the DREAM act is just another way for Aliens to get benefits that Americans work at too. 

 

Emmy88 said...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm:

They're illegal and shouldn't have rights. It's the children's fault. They'll grow up and take jobs away from legals!

 

Bambi67 replied...
Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:12 pm :

yea what kind of jobs? where will they work without a social ? if you got to dominican republic should they treat you like your a shadow just becuase you don't speak the language? or should treat you with racism just because your white? or should they treat like any human being in this planet? idk you tell me

 

Emmy88 replied...
Aug. 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm :

can you explain to me why the alien can't just go though the citizenship process? Or at least learn better english? Or learn English at ALL? And with the economic situation in America right now, anyone will take any job they need. So, when the alien serves you your dinner at the diner, and your dad is out of a job, good luck!

 

smalltownshorty said...
Nov. 14, 2010 at 6:54 pm:

If they are illegal they are illegal. So no they shouldn't get the benifits unless they go through the citizenship process.

 

CgWillis replied...
Dec. 28, 2010 at 11:03 am :

Thank you! I agree completely.  I'm sick and tired of hearing people try and give these illegals the rights that legals have. 

 

zeeshan.makhani replied...
Apr. 7, 2011 at 11:16 pm :

I believe many people here are just angry because "AMERICANS" barley have jobs left for themselves. Because many bright "illegal" imigrants are taking their jobs.

 

zeeshan.makhani replied...
Apr. 7, 2011 at 11:24 pm :

Also realize if someone gains legal status they will pay taxes after getting a paycheck. If average pay is about 20,000 a year than one person pays about 1600 dollars in taxes every year. That is about 17 billion dollars extra the contry makes of taxes if all 11 million people work. Plus doesn't America owe 17 trillion dollars to China? Maybe these extra money on  taxes can help. LOL

 

smalltownshorty replied...
Apr. 8, 2011 at 2:16 pm :

It wouldn't make a dent, and even if it was enough money to make a dent in the amount, it is unlikely any of it would be paid back to China.

 

RiverSong replied...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 11:00 am :

"If they are illegal they are illegal", you say--but what about the children (which is what this article is all about)?  How is it their fault?

 

smalltownshorty replied...
Jun. 23, 2011 at 11:54 pm :

I am not saying it is anyones fault but I am a strong believer in going things the legal way. I think everyone should be able to live and go to school where ever they want. I myself plan on leaving America for london for my own personal school. But at the same time, as it is you have to pay differnt prices for schooling depending on where you were born and raised. It will cost me about 15,000 dollars more than it would a citizen of england to go to the college I want to but I'm fine that. Becaus... (more »)

 

RiverSong replied...
Jun. 24, 2011 at 7:14 am :

You make a good point.  But you say they should not receive any government help?  I disagree with that.  If illegal immigrants received enough government help to ensure that their lives were settled for a while, they could concentrate on getting citizenship and becoming legal members of the US, which would allow their children to go to college and benefit society in general.

I do believe that legal immigration is, of course, the best and hopefully, one day, only opt... (more »)

 

I agree but what about the say six year old who is up against a illegal for college. THey have the same education same outstanding recommendations same straight As. Who would be picked? THe american. THis is the way it should be. For while these children were smuggled. A child pays for the sins of there fathers. THe bible itself says that. A parent should think of these things an should legalize both themselves an there children.

 

KCGarza replied...
Jun. 21, 2010 at 11:38 am :

I don't see how it's at all fair that a child should have to suffer the consequences of decisions their parents made. Just saying "the bible says so" doesn't make it right. If a student works hard enough, they should be rewarded, regardless of their nationality.

 

VirginieC replied...
Feb. 10, 2011 at 7:55 pm :

I wouldn't rely on the bible...

 

TheInnocentOne replied...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 1:06 pm :

Whatever happened to separating state and church?

 

I do not believe that these illegal citizens should benefit from our school system. THey are taking the opportunity away from an actual citizen. I hurt for these people an am sad for there cause. But I know that when I try to get into college. It is going to be hard for me. FOr in colleges now you have to have a certain ammount from every race. So sya I, a straight A student with tons of volunteer work an great letters of recommendation is put up against a Hispanic student who has straight Bs so... (more »)

 

smalltownshorty replied...
Nov. 14, 2010 at 6:57 pm :

I agree 10 times over. We say we are at a point where we don't want racism anymore, but this is still racism. Maybe not in the way it is usualy thought in but it is still the same. The best person should get the spot regardless of his or her race.

 

BrokenInnocence replied...
Nov. 16, 2010 at 6:05 am :

Agree completely, is it really fair that I work consistently to get into the school of my choice but get ousted just because another person of another race applied and was used to reach the quota on that race? I don't think so.

 

ljlj replied...
May 19, 2011 at 5:45 pm :

then get into a diffrent college if your having problems getting into a college with those grades you must of been procrastinating. Turn in your admissions packet early so you can have a good chance of getting in and not have to worry about racial quotas.

 

RiverSong replied...
Jun. 22, 2011 at 10:57 am :

poetry_addict, while I respect your situation and agree that something is very wrong there, I don't understand what that has to do with the article.  Also, you say that illegal immigrants should not have a place in our school system because they entered the country by breaking the law.  What about the children?  Does a five-year-old have any choice or say in what his or her parents do?  And would you really deny this five-year-old an equal education and an equal chance to hav... (more »)

 

DreamsAreBroken replied...
Jul. 7, 2011 at 8:13 am :

The sins of the father shall go the child. While I do not agree with this, its fact. Just because I dont agree or like something dosnt mean that I should stray from the way it needs to be done. If you break the law, even if your parents break the law by sneaking into this country, you are here illegally. I do not agree with this but I understand it. Because we cannot allow anything illegal to happen. You cant pick and choose because of age.

 

I am the oldest son of illegal immigrants and im goin to one of the best schools in California. Theres actually a lot of latinos there. what do you say to that?

 

Mayra D. replied...
Apr. 2, 2010 at 8:11 am :

If you had read the article you would find that it has nothing to do with Hispanics not being able to get into college, but rather about an act that would allow students who are not legal residents of the United States to gain permanent status in this country through education! :]

 

mexican32 replied...
Apr. 2, 2010 at 3:55 pm :

im sorry. i just got really mad reading this is all

 

The DREAM Act has major support in both houses of congress. It will not only benefit students who are currently working hard on their degrees but the nation as a whole. Because intelligent minds are always horrible things to waste...

 

I don't understand why they must put dreams on hold. I also don't understand why this common sense piece of legislation has not yet been passed. It has wide support and it needs to pass now!

 

I don't understand what these kids have to do with the legal immigrants. These kids are America's kids, and rules or anything else can't change that. We should be proud of the kids and all these facts and stats people have posted may be true, but there not regarding these dreamers. These kids have to work for that dream. We should give these kids a chance.

 

The DREAM Act is one of the most widely supported pieces of immigration legislation before Congress now. It makes no sense to keep people from the only country they know as their home.