I don't know how I feel about the article. Obviously those who are passionate about this issue will tend to ask for change that may be viewed as "drastic" or "loony", but it's definitely not drastic when we do not have immigration reform.

As someone who plans on working with the Latino population in therapy- counseling psychologist- I can only imagine the types of stressors undocumented immigrants experience. Most of the daily stressors such as living in poverty, living in fear of being deported if a raid where to happen at work, and trying to live in a world where discrimination and racism are present can only make life extremely difficult. All these stressors affect ones well-being and mental health in many different ways and I feel only but sympathy for people in these situations and wish to help them in some way.

With that said, I feel that this is simply more than immigration reform, it's about basic human rights, no matter what your status is-legal or illegal. It's not in our best interest to deny anyone basic human rights and we can not simply blame individuals for what they have done- if they are willing to come here illegally I'm pretty sure they know the consequences. However, the fact that they are willing to do so with the consequences in mind only makes it easier to see that the necessity is so strong that immigrants sacrifice everything and anything for a better life. If we help them get on the right track what do we lose? Nothing. As someone who was once illegal, I can only think what would have become of me If I could not afford to go to college and advance my education. My ultimate goal is give back to the community and be an advocate for social justice and change and this would not have been possible if my dream would have ended prematurely only because one word "illegal" stopped me in the process.