I have two feelings about the Dream Act. One, Id like it to
pass. At the same time, I can see reasons to hold off. The other
side calls it an amnesty, an open door. There is the potential,
almost a certainty, that thousands will file fraudulent and
undeserved applications. Of course, for those that eventually
obtain U.S. citizenship through Dream, there are also subsequent
beneficiaries. Essentially, the act itself would give illegal
parents and older siblings reason to stay. My long standing
approach would be to document all those that are here and who will
surrender themselves to digital fingerprints and background checks.
For those that are presently working under the table, for the first
time theyd pay into the federal tax system. Issue a fraud proof
identity card, the same smart card technology would also be issued
to everyone else living or visiting the United States. Criminal
aliens wont sign up leaving themselves high visible and vulnerable
to removal. Each documented alien will have 10 years to learn
English, and through whatever immigration system is in place must
find a way to obtain citizenship. The commission of a serious crime
during this period would violate ones conditional status.Read
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