How difficult is it for us to pass a law that makes sense from everyone’s viewpoint?

The government utilizes precious limited resources deporting undocumented youth who were brought into the country by their parents, having no say in the matter. The Dream Act provides a path to citizenship for these youth, providing options, hope, and opportunities after high school graduation – not to mention the ability to contribute to society by being upright, law-abiding, and contributing citizens.

Originally introduced in 2001, the bill still has not passed. One hopes that in a time of financial strife, the U.S. would take measures to cut unnecessary resource utilization.

Instead, families are torn apart, aspirations stamped out, and the American dream is foiled. These youth grew up in the U.S. losing their ties to their countries of birth. When deported, they must suddenly live in a foreign country leaving behind the only home, culture, people, and language they’ve known.

Let’s pass the Dream Act and tell government we don’t want our valuable resources used on investigating and deporting law-abiding youth who contribute to the country. We’d rather they address real issues of danger to our citizens.

Sarah Huston, Bellevue