A lot of hot debates were spread around “DREAM ACT” in the U.S. Should the “DREAM ACT” be passed or not? Nowadays, there are a lot of Dreamers still live in the U.S without any legal documents. Most of them are brought by their parents from other countries. So the tough question now is that should we protect them or expel them? All I think about was that “DREAM ACT” should be passed.
Critics of DREAM ACT thought that these dreamers always act like spoiled brats. They state that Dreamers are not realistic, or respectful. They don’t ask. They demand.(Navarette, 2012) He argues that Dreamers dare police to arrest them, and then act surprised when it happens. It is true that some Dreamers left bad impressions to people. Despite this, there are still many benefits to pass the DREAM ACT. Actually, passing the DREAM ACT does contribute a lot to the government not only in economy but also in productivity. As for me, the government should pass the DREAM ACT.
The DREAM ACT should be passed. Firstly, DREAM ACT is beneficial to the economy in the U.S. And I thought it really does well to the development in America. Because it will bring a lot of Economic benefits from passing the DREAM ACT. “For the nation as a whole, passage of the DREAM Act will add a total of $329 billion to the economy by 2030, support the creation of 1.4 million new jobs, and generate more than $10 billion in increased revenue for the federal government. But since DREAM Act beneficiaries are distributed unevenly across the nation, certain states will end up with an even greater economic boost. California, for example, the state with the largest number of dreamers—more than 550,000—stands to gain almost $100 billion in economic activity, while Texas stands to gain more than $66 billion.” (Jara, 2012) It is apparent that passing the DREAM Act will bring a lot of economic benefits in the nation. Not only does it bring the benefits to the economic, but it also allows these young Americans to apply for better jobs, instead of the low-paying jobs that are often available to undocumented immigrants. What’s more, there are still many potential contributions of dreamers to the U.S. As dreamers can’t work legally in the U.S. They can’t find a good job here.
Secondly, it will give young dreamers more opportunities to receive good education if the DREAM ACT is passed. Under the current U.S. immigration laws, undocumented children face deportation and are frequently denied access to higher education, either through state legislation that prohibits their enrollment into college in their home state, or through the exorbitant costs for tuition they must pay, because they are denied access to federal aid and loans. (Feasley, 2011) Receiving more education would open the doors to better-paying jobs for dreamers, allowing them to become more productive members of society. A lot of well-educated dreamers can take advantage of their knowledge to build America better. They can focus on their professional field instead of worrying about their immigration status any more. However, it provides potential contributions of dreamers to the U.S. “For the nation as a whole, passage of the DREAM Act would add a total of $329 billion to the economy by 2030, support the creation of 1.4 million new jobs, and generate at least $10.2 billion in revenue for the federal government.” (Garcia, 2012) It reveals that dreamers can help a lot in the potential contributions in the U.S.
“Every coins has two sides” the old saying said. So does this problem. Most of dreamers are hardworking and eager to be successful. They were raised in the U.S and accepted the same education as native American. And some of them are admitted to famous universities in the nation. They just can’t find a job without legal documents. What they want is to get a good job in the U.S and contributes to the place they work and live in. If the government pass the “DREAM ACT”, these dreamers are ready to contribute themselves to the nation. As for me, I thought the advantage of passing the “DREAM ACT” overweigh its disadvantage. The “DREAM ACT” should be passed.
In conclusion, I think the “DREAM ACT” should be passed.
Reference
Garcia, A. (2012, October 1). Passing the DREAM Act for Our Economy. Retrieved from American Progress: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/immigration/news/2012/10/01/39746/passing-the-dream-act-for-our-economy/
Jara, J. C. (2012, October 1). The State Economic Benefits of Passing the DREAM Act. Retrieved from Center for American Progress: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/immigration/news/2012/10/01/39215/the-state-economic-benefits-of-passing-the-dream-act/
Feasley, A. (2011). The DREAM ACT and the Right to Equal Educational Opportunity: An Aanlysis of U.S. And International Human Rights Framework As They Relate To Educational Rights. St. Thomas Law Review, 2468
Navarrette, R. (2012). DREAMers are pushing their luck. CNN. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/opinion/navarette-dreamers/