The Dream Act - A Zombie
By Rick Oltman
The Dream Act has returned. Like a zombie it just keeps coming back, reanimated periodically so that open borders politicians and the amnesty lobby can show their constituents that they are actually doing something for the illegal aliens in our country.
On September 14th, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-NV announced that he will bring the DREAM Act up for a vote on the Senate floor as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.
How nice.
Why now? Call me cynical, but I think it just might have something to do with the fact that open borders organizations are very busy right now registering people to vote. Check out Mobilize the Vote!
Of the 100-plus community-based organizations across California that participate in MIV's annual campaigns, how many would you guess support amnesty for illegal aliens? The connection here is not a coincidence.
Back to the Zombie. The Dream Act is riddled with potential corruption, but don't be confused, it isn't only about "students."
From Wikipedia:
According to the 2009 version of the senate bill, DREAM Act beneficiaries must:
• Have proof of having arrived in the United States before age 16.
• Have proof of residence in the United States for a least five consecutive years since their date of arrival, compliance with Selective Service.
• Be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time of bill enactment.
• Have graduated from an American high school or obtained a GED.
• Be of good moral character
Have proof of having arrived in the United States before age 16
What kind of proof would that be? And, regardless of whether the document is real, or a forgery, who is going to verify the information? Answer: Nobody
Proof of residence for at least 5 consecutive years?
This is so general a requirement it is meaningless. Again, if any documentation could be provided, who will verify that it is valid and not a forgery? Answer: Nobody
Be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time of bill enactment.
Excuse me? Between the ages of 12 and 35? I thought the "Dream Act" was about making sure that kids who graduated from high schools in the U.S. were allowed into college. It just so happens that 35.5 years is the median age for illegal aliens in our country, according to the Pew Hispanic Center report dated August 11, 2010 Unauthorized Immigrants (translation; Illegal Aliens) and their U.S. - Born Children The Dream Act So this "Dream Act" seems to cover almost all of the approximately 30 million illegal aliens in the country.
Be of good moral character.
One could argue that people over 21 (adults) who have come to our country illegally, are working here illegally (which means they have committed at least two felonies to get that job) don't have a good moral character. But with moral standards crumbling today you would probably lose that argument.
Oppose the Zombie
You can easily let the U.S. Senators in your state know that you oppose this zombie. The political elite know what the polls are saying; that most Americans oppose amnesty and support immigration enforcement. By contacting your elected officials you are validating those polls.
The California Dream Act of 2010
California has it's own version of the Dream Act. Sen. Gil Cedillo's SB 1460 is sitting on Governor Schwarzenegger's desk awaiting approval or veto. The California Dream Act would give illegal aliens in-state tuition and access to education loans. Contact the Governator and let him know you oppose this bill.
The Dream Act is an amnesty in disguise.
In the movies there are many ways to kill a zombie. The way to kill the Dream Act is to contact your elected officials. Please contact them, today.
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