I think there's a bigger picture that we're missing here.

Sure, DACA is great for those of you that were able to obtain it. No argument there. And it's crazy because there are some of us here that have been in the country for a very long time, with much deeper roots, but weren't able to get it.

I personally do not hold that against anyone. I truly am happy for those of you that have it. But keep in mind that there are some of us who have endured extreme adversity for many years; whereas there are some of you who were able to obtain DACA straight out of High School and probably have no idea what it's like to live in the shadows at the level some of us have had to do so.

We're all fighting an uphill battle with a significant disadvantage. Some of us have more of a disadvantage than others, but that's just the way things are right now.

I believe that advocates who are trying to give immigrants a voice are simply doing so because they understand that this whole situation of living off of sympathy, uncertainty, and bread crumbs from the government is nothing short of cruel.

It's true that this country doesn't owe anyone shit. I get that. But for the young ones here on this forum: you may not be looking at the situation this way right now, but if you live in uncertainty long enough; trust me, you will get sick and tired from living off of diminutive action from the government that leaves you wondering every day what will happen tomorrow.

This is what advocates are fighting for, to end your uncertainty. And yes, they should be taking political strategy and an informed approach into consideration, because those things are of paramount importance.