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Dream Act Special Edition: On Doing Our Best

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12-01-2010, 08:00 PM
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Note: My most recent blog. Too lazy to write something else.

So, while doing some research it became clear, I will be 30 by the time the Senate Discusses the Dream Act, which most likely will make me un-eligible. Further explanation, my birthday is December 5. The bill is yet to be even brought to the floor in the Senate and I need to be younger than 30 by the time the Dream Act passes.

So, I could do what some Dreamers in my position have done in the past. Whine how unfair it is, why I deserve it more than anyone else. Why they need to change the law so it accommodates me. Then some other jerk will say that shit happens because, of course, they qualify, so, the hell with me, even though if they were in my position they will whine too.

Since that is too boring, I’ll do something else instead. Do what I can to make sure the bill passes as soon as possible. It is not as awe inspiring as what other dreamers have made. Still, what I can do I all I can. What I know in my heart can do and what will save me from regret in the future.

You see. I CAN WORRY LATER about what’s next. If the Dream Act does not passes right now, the changes of me getting legal status is even smaller. I can hire a lawyer and if nothing works, I can go back to Mexico.
The point is, there is no excuse to whine and discuss when there is work to do. Think less, Talk less and Do more. Not asking you to get arrested or to do something beyond your means, only do what you know you can and no more, no less.

If the Dream Act does not pass, then you can bitterly shake your fist at politicians, at America and the world itself but you will know that you did your part. The world failed you but you did not fail to yourself.

That in the end is the most important thing. More important than the Dream Act because the Dream is only an opportunity but you, you my dear are power. Can you apply yourself to make the world a better place?
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Hopefully they get something done as quickly as possible.
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12-02-2010, 04:31 PM
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I'm so sorry.

I admire your optimism and selflessness. I hope when it passes, you are eligible. You truly deserve it, and this country needs more people like you.

PS- We are still crashing.. Unless you wanna un-uninvite us..
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