Thread: Give (Illegal) youths chance to realize American DREAM

Give youths chance to realize American DREAM

BY JAVIER PALOMAREZ

Special Correspondent

Published: December 15, 2010

This week, our elected officials are presented with the occasion to pass legislation that will propel the economic recovery of our country by providing our youth the opportunity to realize the American dream.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) urges the passage of The DREAM Act.

The USHCC serves as the umbrella organization for over 200 local chambers across our country, representing the interest of Hispanic businesses that generate nearly $400 billion in revenue annually — businesses whose continued prosperity relies on today's youth and tomorrow's entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, scientists and engineers.

The DREAM Act is a perfect example that today the American "DREAM" is still alive and well in our nation. If passed, this historical bill will provide thousands of youngsters the opportunity to continue their education and serve our nation. As we work together toward the economic recovery of our country, it is important that our hardworking and promising youth be part of the solution.

Recent studies show that The DREAM Act will increase revenues in our communities. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate of The DREAM Act shows that the legislation will increase revenues by $2.3 billion in the 2011-2020 period. After accounting for spending, the CBO and Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimate that the bill will reduce deficits by about $1.4 billion over the 2011-2020 period.

According to a recent study by the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), students impacted by The DREAM Act could add between $1.4 to $3.6 trillion in taxable income to our economy over the course of their careers, depending on how many ultimately gain legal status. This income is substantially higher than the income they would earn without a college education.

Further, the act provides a vast return on money that our country has already invested while preparing our country for the global economy.

The students who will benefit under the act have been raised and educated in the United States, and state and local taxpayers have already invested in the education of these children in elementary and secondary school. Today's global economy requires an educated and skilled workforce capable of acquiring, creating and distributing knowledge.
This is why they shouldn't be able to attend any school in America. First we owe them k-12, then we owe them college, then we owe them citizenship. We owe them, we need them. Enough with the emotional blackmail
The DREAM Act will play a significant role in the nation's efforts to have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020 and create a group of talented, multi-lingual and multi-cultural workers who will help America compete with innovators throughout the world.

As national, regional and local representatives for nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide, the USHCC encourages the members of our Senate, House of Representatives and our country's leaders to look past political differences and collaborate in the passage of The DREAM Act.

We remain confident that these citizens will continue to help make our country a leader in the global economy.

Javier Palomarez is president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Why do we have a Chamber of Commerce that is exclusive to one race? Of course the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce want amnesty, they cater to Hispanic business owners only.

Why is our Congress allowed to "caucus in groups based on race alone?

the Only one that going to get American Dream is My Kids , go back home & get you dream not in Our country

our elected officials

Wrong Javier!! The elected officials represent American citizens.

Originally Posted by Newmexican

Why do we have a Chamber of Commerce that is exclusive to one race? Of course the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce want amnesty, they cater to Hispanic business owners only.

Why is our Congress allowed to "caucus in groups based on race alone?

Because "we the people let them"... I have been asking that question for YEARS Why Is there not a "caucasian caucus"...

We've no interest in illegal aliens, except to see them deported post haste. We don't want them in our schools, we don't want them in our work places, we don't want them in our neighborhoods, we don't want them on our streets, or in our government, because we don't want them in our country.

They need to pack up their America Dream, take it home with them and build and work for it there, just like we do here.

Originally Posted by topsecret10

Why is our Congress allowed to "caucus in groups based on race alone?

Because "we the people let them"... I have been asking that question for YEARS Why Is there not a "caucasian caucus"...

We should at least have one in California where Caucasians are a minority.

You bring up a very good point , we don't owe them anything, many of them should simply be greatfull for the free education they have been given.

But no , it's not enough to be thankfull for a free ride , they must have more.

I say to all the Dreamers. We love you as we love all children of the world. But you have lied and used everyone of us. The taxpayers, your peers your friends and even ones in relationships with you. Like an addict you have become addicted to what you can take from us.

Sorry, the trust is gone we can no longer believe anything you say. So like good parents across the world it is time for Tough Love. Time for you to hear the truth.

You are not an American. You do not even know what it is to be an American. This is not your country or your home. Your parents and all the activist groups have lied to you. Blame them for your situation not American's. We did not invite your parents here nor did we agree to adopt you. We have no legal responsibility for your upbringing or happiness in life.