Texas is known to have an immigration problem because it is right next to the border. Many families come here to educate their children where they feel they will have more opportunities. It becomes a hard task to be successful in life if you can't get the career of your choice regardless of how hard they excell in their studies because they aren't legal to work.
I find it outstandingly funny in a bad way how something really drastic always has to happen in our society in order for people to actually pay attention to problems or issues going on in our local government, and take action to make a change.
That's exactly what had to happen in the case of Joaquin Luna, an illegal immigrant student from Mission who committed suicide for a reason we have yet to fully understand, but assume has to do with the rough time he was having in finding employment. Activists in Texas that are known as the Dreamers are using Joaquin's suicide to make a bold statement in their campaings and rally's, stating that they are Joaquin.
The Dream Act that was initially introduced in 2001 benefitting illegal immigrants who had graduated from highschool, and had earned some college credits or served in the military. The Dream Act would allow those students to apply to recieve a legal residency status that way they would be able to use their skills in a career of their choice.
Joaquin Luna's case is perfect for their campaign's because it delivers their message loud and clear. These students should be allowed to persue the Dream Act because these students are studying just as hard as anybody else in University of Texas, and it is unfair for them to be rejected of job opportunities just because of their legal status. It is unfair for them to work hard and feel like it has all been for nothing at the end of the day. I think things should start changing for students. Specially those who work hard.
After reading my classmate’s blog regarding the dream act, which is to help immigrants become residents and give support for more job opportunities for them. I believe that we treat immigrants differently? Is this country still racist against other cultures? I believe that Rosibel has made some eye opening points regarding immigrants. Just like she said that nothing changes with the government until something bad comes along. In this case, Rosibel found an article about an illegal immigrant that had committed suicide. Possible cause of this suicide was because of minimal job opportunities available in the states.
ReplyDeleteThe dream act is to help immigrants that have lived in our society and help them become residents with certain qualifications. It is also to help open up more job opportunities and support immigrants that decide to go to school like any other person in the U.S. I totally agree with Rosibel, everyone should have the opportunity to go to school and work hard to succeed even immigrants. Why do we treat them like they shouldn’t have the same opportunities as us? I think that if an immigrant student wants to go to school here we should be supportive. I agree with what Rosibel said “That these students should be allowed to pursue the dream act because these students study hard as anybody else in the University of Texas , and it is not fair for them to be rejected of opportunities just because of their legal status.” I believe we need to be a better role model for our country and help people in need! Good Job Rosibel!