The Dream Isn't Dead

As many of you know, the Dream was blocked last week. Senator Harry Reid amended the Defense Bill and attached the Dream Act to it. Many had their hopes running high since the democrats had the number advantage, but it wasn't enough.

But no immigrant should feel disappointed; this was only another step in making change. Now that the DREAM Act has attracted many people's attention, the issue is starting to heat up again. Many believe that the DREAM Act can still go off as a sole bill. We must keep pushing forward and let that momentum from this last debate propel us towards action.

Here is an article from the Washington Times Communities on the aftermath of the failed legislation.

The Dream

You might be asking yourself- What is this "Dream" that Marc is talking about? Well, for those of you that don't know (which I am pretty certain that not many of you don't), I am talking about the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act is a bill that, if passed through congress, will allow many undocumented students who have gone or are going through the rigorous American education system to achieve their American Dream. They will be allowed to receive In-State tuition, qualify for many scholarships, seek jobs after college, and, most importantly, avoid discrimination.

I've currently asked a couple of students from my local high school if they knew what the DREAM Act is, and about 90% of them didn't have a clue what it was about. Whether the DREAM Act issue is taken positively or negatively by American citizens, in order for there to be any heat in the topic people need to be informed.

Those who do find out about the DREAM Act could be saying, "This is the best idea ever", or they could say, "What a horrible proposal". Either way, my mission is to help people realize the opportunity and massive door that could possibly be opened.