Opinion of the DREAM act

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

My problem is that it will effectively force many illegals to join the military in order to become citizens, which is disgusting. As if it was even their choice to come here as little kids, there should be a fairly lax amnesty for everyone under the age of 18 that is here illegally. Maybe there should be a requirement that they have to get their high school diploma or GED in order to become citizens. That's as harsh as it should get.

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

Except they aren't "effectively" forced to join the military. (as if that's some horrible thing)

Perhaps that wasn't the best word usage. Anyways how many illegals are going to be able to go to college for two years? I'm sure you can answer this question yourself and realize what point I'm trying to make. Anyways anything resembling conscription is awful. I'd like to have young illegals have the opportunity to become citizens without going through the horrors of our pointless war in Afghanistan.

Sorry that I think it's awful that many people join the military in order to get a cheap education or become a citizen. One should not have to jump through such hoops in order to get something essential or something that they are qualified for.

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

Community college is definitely not cheap if you're illegal. If this bill doesn't let them apply for state aid, it would be ridiculosly expensive for them. Think about the low wages that they are paid. Not to mention getting into a community college is much harder nowdays than it was in the past. Don't play the "hard work" card on me. It's a stupid argument, these kids should be citizens if they grew up here and they should have to go through an ardouous process to achieve what they are entitled.

I placed an "or". A cheap college education is essential if you want to be middle class but that wasn't the point that I was trying to make. I think if you are qualified to go to a state college, you should be able to go without worrying about the cost. That is another issue though. My point was that people should not be forced to make the desicion between joining the military or being working class or joining the military or being deported. Believe it or not some people are morally opposed to such things.