Today was one of those rare times when I engaged in a matter of policy.
Some of you may have heard of the DREAM Act. One of the kids I work with recently sent me a text asking me to speak on his behalf on this issue. This Act provides opportunity for the children of undocumented immigrants to become contributing citizens of America, but asks that they work to earn it.
After doing more reading on the issue, I was convinced that this Act could change the course of the lives of several of the young people we work with. It would also be a way to bring the Biblical values of loving my neighbor and showing kindness to aliens to life on a massive scale.
I would encourage anyone who reads this and feels like the DREAM Act is a good idea to contact their local decision makers in support of it. I wrote a message and sent it out to Georgia senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss.
Giving Hope, Community and Economic Opportunities to Immigrants and Refugees
It has surprised me how much hostility there is towards the DREAM Act!
ReplyDeleteI posted something about it on my facebook and I almost felt attacked!
I think the DREAM Act is a great idea. I really hope it takes off.