Well true John Smith, but you must consider that right now, C.I.R. would be extremely unpopular with the public because of the economy.

The DREAM Act would still face a lot of criticism, but not as much, and Senators that are retiring, such as Mel Martinez and Voinovich are more than likely to support it.

What we really need is to make it clear to the Democratic leadership in the House that we can't afford to have a long debate on C.I.R. with the DA in it, and then if C.I.R. fails, then are chances of reviving the DREAM Act will be much smaller.

I have read sunny_thedreamer post and he sounds very anti-government anyway. He must come into good understanding about how Congress actually works.

There are rules, stupid procedures that must be followed.

Plus, as an illegal immigrant myself, I don't think I have the right to DEMAND this government to give me something that I don't necessarily have under current law.

The DREAM Act is about extending such priviledge and understanding our plight.

What I hated the most was how ridiculous those immigration rallies looked!!!

Just hear Spanish media. They have a tone of demanding and calling everyone racist for not supporting C.I.R. Although the majority of people that oppose C.I.R. or DA for that matter, are in fact ingorant, but there is a good chunk that are truly concerned with the population growth and birth rate among Hispanics-which should be controlled because the bigger the population, the lower the quality of life we will inheret.

C.I.R. should be made more stringent and seclusive, while the DREAM Act should be made fraud-proof so it is passed.

Juan J.