Originally Posted by MrsMom

Wow, it's been a long time since I've been here ! Many, many changes in the world.


I very strongly feel that is incredibly important that all immigration reform discussion needs to be centered around how it will generate taxes and save money. This includes the DREAM Act. The talk right now really has to focus on " Young people will pay more in taxes" , " CIR will mean payment of fines that will go to help the economy", " Drivers License fees from currently unlicensed drivers will generate millions of dollars in California to help the budget"
" DREAM Act Young People will get private insurance through their employers, which will save money in emergency room costs " etc. etc. etc...

I don't think you can underestimate how seriously awful the economic crisis is -- the selling points have to relate to the very real cost savings / income generation that will occur.

I hope that the Dems will jump on that.