It is always difficult to figure out what is more important when it comes to public agenda setting. However, in this case of the story, it is the Dream Act that is on the agenda of the Congress. Dream Act is an amendment to the defense authorization bill due to come before the Senate this Tuesday. What this amendment does is opening doors to military service and higher education for young people whose parents brought them to the country without proper documentation. If the individual finishes high school and shows good moral character and serve at least two years in the military or earn a college degree, he will be able to earn citizenship.
With the immigration reform debate more wretched than ever, the chance for the act is uncertain. For years, there have been talks about the Dream Act. However, nothing has happen with the Act in Washington D.C. This act was written for exactly what America embraces: young soldiers, scholars, achievers, and future leaders. For young individuals who are living in this country without proper documentation, it can be very inconvenient and difficult. They cannot legally work, qualify for scholarships and loans to pay for college, or serve in the military. If the act passes, it will bring a huge impact on these young individuals living in America today.
How Congress decides to handle this matter is a matter of time and the conditions of all the other public problems on the agenda. However, many students throughout the nation are taking actions to make this Dream come true. Our students here at IU have started an event on Facebook that is asking students to call Senators to persuade them to vote for the act.
Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/opinion/20mon2.html?_r=1
Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149847438382635&index=1
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