"Dream or Nightmare?"

On March 26, 2009 the U.S. Congress introduced a new version of the so-called "Dream Bill." "Dream" is an acronym for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act." A similar version of the bill failed to pass through Congress in 2007 when the American people realized that Congress and the President were trying to pass an amnesty bill for millions of illegal aliens.

Now, an "upgraded" version is an attempt to grant U.S. citizenship to the children of illegal aliens. Through this bill conditional legal status would be available to students who have completed high school, received their GED, or have been admitted to an institution of higher education. Their status would be valid for up to six years. During that time these people would be eligible for in-state tuition costs, and if they earn a college degree or serve two years in the military, they can receive permanet residence.

My question is why? If we do not enforce our laws, and defend our borders, then we no longer have a nation state. What kind of message do we send to those immigrants who come to our country legally? Why obey the laws at all? Is it wise to essentially create a back door to citizenship to people who illegally enter our country? This bill already has the backing of Democrat Senator Dick Durban and Republican Senator Richard Lugar. President Obama is very favorable to this new attempt at amnesty. Are the American people?