Who Wants to be a Citizen?
On one hand I’m a firm believer in the oncept of “earning citizenship” — but this isn’t what I had in mind: “Gana la Verde” is a spanish langauge game show modeled after Fear Factor, in which contests compete for a Green Card … except they don’t raelly. What they compete for is the promise of a team of Lawyers to work hard at getting them a Green Card for one year. As you can expect many Immigration Lawyers and Rights Activists are a little displeased. What I want to know, is how you justify giving someone a prize of “good intentions” — especially given that by going on this show, illegal immigrants draw attention to themselves.
(Thanks to Back In Black for brining this to my attention)
November 9th, 2004 at 2:53 pm
do you feel its fair for a young adult who was brought here illegaly,who grew up with the same values as most americans to be denied certin opportunities?i have a freind who has been here scince he was three and lives in fear that the country he loves and knows so well might have no problem deporting him?my freind is so greatful for what little things he has that most americans take for granted.he is 21 yrs old and tells me hes so confused on what steps to take.he has gone through our whole schooling system k-12 and cant do anything because he has no ssn.is it his fault that he came here when he was three?i feel so bad that he has grown up in a lie with so much potential ,only to be told you cant drive to work ,much less work because you dont have a ssn.he is not the only one in this situation.there are thousands if not millions of kids in this situation who sadly go unnoticed and are left to do nothing after they graduate high school.maybe thats why some kids turn to gangs and to illegal activities because they are left with no hope.is there a light at the end of the tunnel for my freind?or will he remain an untapped rescorce this country despratly needs?your comments or your well needed help would be gratly appreciated!enriqpo7@aol.com