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Do people who oppose the DREAM Act do so because of misinformation?

The DREAM Act—a popular proposal to provide legal status to undocumented youth who entered the U.S. as children, graduated from U.S. high schools, and attend college or enter the military—is the target of a smear campaign from anti-immigration hardliners. According to them, passage of the DREAM Act would cheat native-born students out of opportunities. This tired effort to pit immigrants and native-born—whether they are workers or students—against one another is not only destructive, but has no basis in fact. Moreover, it ignores the economic benefits that come from legalizing a group of talented, hard-working individuals who want nothing more than to contribute to America and repay the country for the opportunities they’ve been given. Research has shown that providing a legal status for young people who have a proven record of success in the United States would be a boon to the economy and the U.S. workforce. University presidents and educational associations, as well as military recruiters, business and religious leaders, have added their voice to those calling for passage of the bill. The DREAM Act will help boost the number of high-skilled American-raised workers. A 2010 study by the UCLA North American Integration and Development Center estimates that the total earnings of DREAM Act beneficiaries over the course of their working lives would be between $1.4 trillion and $3.6 trillion. Removing the uncertainty of undocumented status allows legalized immigrants to earn higher wages and move into higher-paying occupations, and also encourages them to invest more in their own education, open bank accounts, buy homes, and start businesses. Myth: The DREAM Act uses taxpayer dollars for scholarships and grants to undocumented students. Fact: The DREAM Act states that undocumented youth adjusting to lawful permanent resident status are only eligible for federal student loans (which must be paid back), and federal work-study programs, where they must work for any benefit they receive. They are not eligible for federal grants, such as Pell Grants. Myth: The DREAM Act legalizes criminals and gang members and lets people who have already been ordered deported avoid the law. Fact: Immigrants convicted of serious crimes are ineligible for DREAM Act status; the DREAM Act excludes from eligibility most immigrants applying for benefits who have been under an order of deportation. Specifically, the DREAM Act states that an applicant may not have already been ordered deported unless they received the order before they were 16 years old. Myth: The DREAM Act gives undocumented students and their families access to public benefits. Fact: DREAM Act students receive no special benefits and are subject to the same public benefits eligibility requirements as other legal immigrants. This means that DREAM Act students and families are NOT immediately eligible for Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid (other than emergency care), and numerous other federal benefit programs. In general, a person must be here as a lawful permanent resident for five years before they receive non-emergency federal assistance. Myth: The DREAM Act isn’t just for students, but will benefit people of all ages. Fact: Because the U.S. has failed to address the question of illegal immigration for more than a decade, an entire generation of young people’s skills and contributions could easily be lost. The young people who inspired the DREAM Act ten years ago may now be in their early 30s and should be eligible to benefit when it becomes law. Consequently, the DREAM Act encourages immigrants 35 or younger to attend college or join the military, but they must still have entered the U.S. before they were 16 AND have been here for five years immediately preceding the date of enactment. http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/dispelling-dream-act-myths

Public Comments

1. No.
2. NO!
3. Fact: This bill would reward CRIMINALS for breaking our laws. That's not something we should EVER even consider doing. End of story.
4. The DREAM Act will help boost the number of high-skilled American-raised workers and even so, there are no jobs out there. How can a illegal be considered a child at age 35 ? At what point in Mexico do illegals become adults at age 37 ? Why do we need illegals in the Military any way ? We have enough Americans to cover that. Then raises the question what country do the illegals put first say if America/Mexico became at war, whose side do they pick ? Just how many people would be out there to ensure illegals even complete this 2 years of college, there will be nobody to check it out, much like the now, do not ask or do not tell policy.I do not want illegals in the Military. We do not know who we are getting.With document fraud rampant, lying, stealing SS#S of citizens.Mexico has enough money to pay for this. Think about it, we pay for illegals hospitals bills, they get free births, welfare,food stamps, section 8 housing, free breakfast, lunches , and now free meals to go home with them way after school hours.Free educations,The illegals get better benefits than Americans get and the list keeps growing.There should be enough activists like yourself willing to sponsor an illegal for college.There must be at least a million activists, yet none want to part with their money. There is enough activists to cover all costs for illegals, why force it upon we the taxpayers ?
5. Its not a popular proposal ....that why it has never got through Most of your figures are also myths provided by the usual dubious sources
6. People oppose it because it gives a path to citizenship to illegals. We need to focus on getting jobs and money for Americans not illegal aliens. Its bad enough that they can have Anchor babies but the dream act is just a nightmare. Why wont they push a vote on the dream act? Becuase they know it will be defeated (and cant be voted on again) and then there is no carrot to the open borders lobby. It doesnt matter what you say, people dont want the dream act because it helps illegals and hurts americans. We would rather one american child get a job after college than ever help an illegal.
7. Even people who answer your question are answering it with misinformation. "How would I know" says criminals will be rewarded. These were children who were brought in illegaly by their parents. They are not responsible for that. They are just as American as you or I am. The Dream Act should pass.
8. Myth: Student loans don't cost taxpayers any money because they must be paid back. Fact: Interest on student loans is paid by the federal government while the recipient is in college. The recipient does not repay this interest. Myth: The DREAM ACT will benefit only young people with high educational aspirations. Fact: People up to age 35 can apply for legalization and they need only seek any kind of post-high school program, including a GED, to be eligible.
9. Only misinformation is what illegals and their supporters are spreading such as these bogus facts here. You really need an education on the facts of the dream/nightmare act. No one believes the nonsense such as this. Americans are not that naive to believe this. You need to read the ten reasons NOT to pass such a travesty. answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101123070110AAnjr3S
10. We do so, because it's not fair to those who come here legally.
11. What exactly is your question? Do people who oppose the DREAM Act do so because of misinformation? Well, the answer is no. People oppose the DREAM Act because they do not want any illegal immigrants to get a free pass. Keep in mind, the US Government already realizes that children have no say in where their parents take them; therefore illegal presence is not recorded and held against anybody before they become an adult. More the the point, there's no bar until at least 180 days have passed. So, basically, an illegal who got an education (cost about $11,000 per year) in the US, would have to apply for college, then, when accepted and equipped with an I-20 form, leave for Mexico before turning 18-1/2 and then apply for an F-1 visa with which they can enter the US again, legally. The DREAM Act would short cut this process, and people do not like that. Another hurdle is that it would apply to adults up to 35 years of age. People may have sympathy with 19 and 20-year-olds, but not 34 and 35 year-olds.
12. FACT: Americans oppose it because we do not want to have a civil war over illegals who do not belong here.
13. Those who oppose the DREAM Act do so because they are fully aware of the facts. They don't just dismiss the hype, they strenuously oppose the falsehoods, lies, manipulations, distortions, and evasions of the illegal aliens and their apologists & lobbyists. Some people will make big money off the DREAM Act, and they (almost exclusively illegal aliens, along with some immigration attorneys & lobbyists) are all for it. However, all of the taxpayers lose Bigtime. So does the country. So do the students. So does the Constitution. So does the future of the US. So stop trying to manipulate people, stop with the sob stories, and tell the truth for a change. The DREAM Act is, in fact, a TOTAL NIGHTMARE!
14. Good God girl, when are you ever going to give up on the fact that you and your people are not going to be able to legally rape the American people or become legal through the Night Mare Act. The fact is, We the People of the UNITED STATES are going to pay for this and not your people.
15. You need to move on with reality and not worry about this so called 'Dream Act'. It isn't going to pass and it is just Harry Reids way of firming up the Democratic Base for votes. If you haven't figured that out yet, you never will. Look at our economy and the raising of the tuition's for students going to college. Do you think aiding illegals with tuition's and citizenship's will fly, then your mistaken. America has laws and even the present administration will not commit suicide over the illegals. They are using the illegals just for votes as the big bussinesses are using them for cheap labor. There are ways for good things to happen to people who don't step on others to get there way. Break the law.. what goes around comes around. Don't do the crime .. if you can't do the time.
16. NO, stop the spin.