Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A yes vote to "Dream Act"


was looking for the U.S Government’s commentary on Los Angeles Times website and I found an article about “The Dream Act”. This is so embarrassing to say that I haven’t known about this act while it was introduced in the United States on August, 2001 and became one of hot topics about immigration. Thus, I went to search more information about the act. According to "The Dream Act 2009", the Dream Act is known as the "Development of Relief and Education for Alien Minors”. This act will provide a permanent president for most of immigration children who graduate from US High schools, or two years in the military or two years at a four year institution of higher learning. Also they must have a good moral character and have been in the United States at least five years.
According to the articles, the author said that most of the children, who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were little and, thought they are American citizen. Or many of them thought that there is no other home beside America.  But then, they find out the truth about their status when they apply for college, driver’s license or other paperwork.  Also, the author mention that “The Dream Act” is not an amnesty for people who broke an immigration law, but it is known as a promise of all children not to blame for the misdeeds of their parents.
The author said that U.S Government should welcome all immigration children into the community of citizenship because they have since grown up, educated and lived in the U.S like their only home. Moreover, they can make a stronger workforce, help U.S economic and future
  From my point of view, I agree with the author that U.S Government should pass “the Dream Act” in order to grant a permanent residence to most of immigrant student. I think everybody should know that it is not like those children asked to be here, they were brought here by their parent when some of them could not talk yet. Then they grow up and educate here like any American. However, most of these students who wish to go onto college will find this door shut due to current rule regarding undocumented student. I wonder why they must turn their backs when those young children want to study, work and live here like their only home. I think that undocumented children deserve the same chance to go to college and fully participate in U.S society as others. Moreover, from the “ Dream Act fact sheet", I know that the “ Dream Act” would help the United States meet our future labor needs and revenue to state , federal and local governments. Thus, together we can create a stronger workforce; help U.S economic and society better. I believe that everyone should deserve a second chance if they really work hard on it. 

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Well-off people get food stamps easier than a middle class ?!?

I went to read about 5 articles but I had not found any of them that I like until I read the “Smirking Chimp's” article. And I think it is so true that everybody should know.  This article talks about food stamps for middle class and especial for upper class. It is right for people to get Government's helps when they have no money for food. And the article does talk about how hard it is to go through all the way down to get the service improves with or without second or third appointment. Thus, I think it must be terrible for people that really need help and have to go through all those steps to get a food stamp card.  I was not really surprised when the article says that upper class people apply for food stamps too, because I heard about it before. The big surprise thing is that they do not have to do anything but just give their lobbyist a call to get immediate service without waiting in line. I mean it is so unfair. I really do not know how they can get it improves while they are already in upper class. It really makes me feel like they can do whatever they want with their money and their super power.
It is sad when I remember a few months ago; I shared a room with a family of four that I think their situation may make it possible to get the food stamp if they apply. However, they did not do it and they told me that they wanted to save it for people that are poorer than them. I wonder if well-off people ever think about that food stamps which they get so easier, which can even save others lives. Further, they should know that if they have enough money in the bank to buy their own food, they should not run to the government for assistance .I hope the Government will check it and will not let it happen again. I believe whoever has a little (or more than that) should help those who have nothing. Everyone should be treated equal.