Comments on: US immigration reform, the Dream Act to help 65,000 students

By: elvis

elvis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:28:50 +0000

PLease your one kvastion?did might help young s for imigration in second contry s for better yob?

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:53:22 +0000

Thanks for the alternative view point Lisa – pity it sucks. So you’re one quarter Russian, one quarter Poland… yawn…. one quarter Swiss, sorry Swedish, and one quarter German… with all them quarters does that make you any more American than Carlos who left the comment above you or did you not bother to read his comment? Why’s it so difficult for intelligent people like you to understand a 2 year old brought into the USA does not have any say in their future and should not be held accountable for their tax-paying, IRS number holder parents? What does it take to inspire young people like you to somehow relate to your peers? What if Native Americans turned around and told you to you were no longer eligible to the life you’ve only been ever used to because your four quarter BS doesn’t wash with them? Are you afraid of the competition or do you just not realize the full potential these 65,000 people can contribute to the economy when the USA is DOWN and needs all the help we can get. Or would you just prefer we order them to continue taking a seat at the back of the bus?

The USA is the greatest country in the world because we’ve overcome these mistakes and we lead the world in example.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:55:03 +0000

They’re illegal. They’re not citizens. They should not be given any special treatment, regardless of how they got here (and how old they were) in the first place. It’s not right nor is it fair.

Michelle…
“wow some of you people are really ignorant ! you have no idea whats going on around you do you ?! where do you think your ancestors came from?”

My ancestors are from Russia, Poland, Sweden and Germany. They all came here through Ellis Island, and oh what do you know? They came here LEGALLY. They weren’t sneaking over. They went through all the processes and did everything that was required for them to become legal citizens, they were not given any special treatment, nor was it the made any easier for them.

Ignorance has nothing to do with it. I don’t see why lawbreakers should be rewarded.

When the hell did it become so difficult for these people to come here legally?

By: Carlos

Carlos — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:12:53 +0000

I’m 16 and I am one of does kid here in the US going to school,
my parent brought here at age 2 i didn’t know anything at that age so why can’t i have the American Dream. My parents pay taxes, the IRS gave them a IRS number to pay taxes and i don’t have FREE healthcare because i don’t have a SS number. What will i do when i’m out of school if i don’t have my SS to work. Why don’t people understand that we are not here for free “stuff” but to live a good life. At this age i can’t go back to where i was born i don’t know the place. This is my home and where i will stay and hopefully soon to come the immigration reform. So i can stay here living the DREAM.

By: jessica

jessica — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:48:28 +0000

I think that its about time something is being done.
if you read the comments this “IGNORANT PEOPLE” are
writting you will see that all they care about is money.
OH but if you were to be in there positions you would
be supporting no doubt.

I agree with Michelle she has a strong point.
you guys think that i child would want to move
to a country that speaks out another language?
Do you think that they really wanted this?
NO THEY DIDN’T

But when your child don’t have enything to eat at home
you have to think about them and find something better.
they are just here to better themselfs not to take
your stupid money..ok

Or your JOBS.
because i know that “Americans” are not going
to do a job like they do.

think about it before you speak
because that just makes you ignorant.
look were you came from and your ancestors then talk.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:31:17 +0000

wow some of you people are really ignorant ! you have no idea whats going on around you do you ?! where do you think your ancestors came from? they sure wasnt born here..wow its pathetic how such a powerful country has such a great number of ignorant people..these children shouldnt be blamed for their parents choice to bring them into the U.S. to have a better life, they’re just as american as any child who was born in the country, only thing making them different is their legal status.. the dream act should really be passed since all these kids are smart, intellectual, and will bring this country out of the deep bs their in now.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:45:51 +0000

There are many US citizens who have to travel to other countries (Canada, UK, Cuba) for free healthcare. How is that any different than illegal US immigrants coming here for free education?

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:38:43 +0000

See what many people don’t understand is that illegals also pay taxes. Most live their lives as most other citizens, and because they are illegal they stay away from trouble. I come from a family full of illegals and they work harder than most citizens. I know illegals who have to work three to four jobs, and most are people who have been here for years. Passing the DREAM Act will give children the opportunity to live a good life without having to work several jobs. These kids didnt get to choose whether they came to this country or stayed in their native country. Telling these kids to GO HOME would be like telling an american to go back to England. This is not a reward for breaking the law, its a reward for students who work hard and want to improve our society. The time to pass the DREAM Act is now!

By: Estelle

Estelle — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:16:34 +0000

You know what’s strange? The ‘word” ALIEN in the DREAM ACT does not seem to mention documented kids legally in the country. In the 2009 version, the lawmakers and their supporters’ sympathy apparently is only for the UNDOCUMENTED. Did I get it wrong?

By: Mrs. Grace

Mrs. Grace — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:23:56 +0000

I agree with David too!
I wish you were in those kids shoes, you would undertand their situation better.