Cuban-American Hardliners And The DREAM Act

You would think that a group of people who have benefited so much from U.S. immigration policies would have some compassion and concern for fellow immigrants who have proved themselves to be constructive United States residents....

[The DREAM Act] would provide conditional permanent residency to certain illegal aliens of good moral character who graduate from US high schools, arrived in the US as minors, and lived in the country continuously for at least five years prior to the bill's enactment. If they were to complete two years in the military or two years at a four year institution of higher learning, they would obtain temporary residency for a six year period. Within the six year period, they may qualify if they have "acquired a degree from an institution of higher education in the United States or has completed at least 2 years, in good standing, in a program for a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the United States" or have "served in the armed services for at least 2 years and, if discharged, has received an honorable discharge".[2] Military enlistment contracts require an eight year commitment, with active duty commitments typically between four and six years, but as low as two years.[3][4] "Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated... shall return to the immigration status the alien had immediately prior to receiving conditional permanent resident status under this Act."[5

Instead, when these immigrants raise their voices to express their support and passion for their cause, this is what the Cuban-American hardliners give them [Babalu Blog, via Twitter]...

[Rubio's] speech was briefly interrupted by a minuscule group of pro-amnesty Dream Act "activists" (for lack of a better term) who attempted to heckle the senator. Having seen these provocateurs in action over the past few weeks at different political events, it has become more than obvious that they are woefully inept in garnering attention and sympathy for their cause. With few people outside their tiny ranks willing to listen or support their misguided crusade, they have resorted to desperate acts of disruption at public events in order to get news cameras pointed at them. They may call themselves "immigration activists," but after seeing how they operate, a more apt description would be "media whores."

Calling the DREAM Act a "misguided crusade" seems awful rich coming from a group who have been committed to the same "crusade" for 50 years without showing anything for it. But it's what we've come to expect from this bunch of egocentric, arrogant and privileged "crusaders" who are, ironically, forever painting themselves as victims and who never seem miss an opportunity to exploit the plight of the Cuban people for their own political gains.

Perhaps it's because the Cuban-American hardliners feel threatened that someday the high standards that the DREAM Act demands will be applied to them and their ability to live in this country will be dependent upon one's contributions to society rather than their adeptness at navigating the Straits of Florida.

"Media whores?" "Activists?" "Misguided crusaders?" "Tiny ranks?" "Inept?"

Wow. Self project much, guys?



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