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Re: Schumer: There needs to be a big deal for the government to reopen

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Originally Posted by always_learner11 (Post 677213)

I wasn't referring to what (s)he said in particular (about not having kids). I was referring to the broad generalization you made about "many younger dreamers" versus "older dreamers tend[ing] to be more resilient."

Older DREAMers have gone through a lot of "sh**," and youngers DREAMers have not. But that's exactly what gives older DREAMers the advantage and allows them to be more open minded.

My point is, let's give our .02, but let's give it in a softer manner.

In the meetings I had in DC these past few months with members of congress, I've advocated for all dreamers, regardless of age. Ryan's staffers actually made a comment about how we really aren't "kids" as the media portrays us.
But you're right, perhaps my comment was a bit insensitive and I don't want to be divisive in this crucial time.

Re: Schumer: There needs to be a big deal for the government to reopen

yep this is true. im already set with degrees and im secured with my assets

im more afraid of younger dreamers not knowing what to do because they havent exp living without status before DACA.

i feel bad for the younger dreamers the most, but it's not the end of the world if it doesnt work out here.

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Originally Posted by always_learner11 (Post 677191)

Older dreamers also have degrees, professional licenses, job experience, and a paid off home, which (in part) DACA allowed them to attain. They have more security, and it's easier for them to make do even without DACA.

Younger dreamers don't have that security.

It's a difficult situation, and DREAMers will react differently depending on what point in their life they're in.