Dream act

After reading my classmate’s blog regarding the dream act, which is to help immigrants become residents and give support for more job opportunities for them. I believe that we treat immigrants differently? Is this country still racist against other cultures? I believe that Rosibel has made some eye opening points regarding immigrants. Just like she said that nothing changes with the government until something bad comes along. In this case, Rosibel found an article about an illegal immigrant that had committed suicide. Possible cause of this suicide was because of minimal job opportunities available in the states.

The dream act is to help immigrants that have lived in our society and help them become residents with certain qualifications.  It is also to help open up more job opportunities and support immigrants that decide to go to school like any other person in the U.S. I totally agree with Rosibel, everyone should have the opportunity to go to school and work hard to succeed even immigrants. Why do we treat them like they shouldn’t have the same opportunities as us? I think that if an immigrant student wants to go to school here we should be supportive.  I agree with what Rosibel said “That these students should be allowed to pursue the dream act because these students study hard as anybody else in the University of Texas , and it is not fair for them to be rejected of opportunities just because of their legal status.”  I believe we need to be a better role model for our country and help people in need! Good Job Rosibel!

New bill regarding guns

In the Houston Chronicle, an article was written regarding the newest bill that has passed allowing citizens to carry a gun as long as the carry a state license. This article states the nation’s motto is“In God we trust.” Do we really trust strangers carrying guns around?  The audience involves all U.S citizens. The writer is trying to persuade citizens that gun control will decrease and all our safety may be in jeopardy because of this new bill. Allowing people to carry a gun may be a bad idea.

          The national rifle association pushed and supported this bill to pass. In this article it states that “Only Illinois and the district of Columbia has banned concealed weapons, so this would apply to 49 states.” On the news we all hear of people being shot in all areas of the U.S. How will allowing a license be able to help people from killing others? I feel that there should be more requirements than just an issued test and license. Anyone can go and pass a test, but that doesn’t tell us what a person’s motives are with a gun.  The evidences in this article says that each state has it’s own rules and policies about carrying guns. Some states are less lenient than others. “In Texas, where standards are far looser, license-holders are allowed to bypass metal detectors at the state capital and carry their concealed weapons inside.” This quote really is very disturbing to hear about Texas!

The logic in the second amendment, to allow people to bear arms and protect themselves is understandable. In the 21 century, I believe that there should be more precaution for a person to carry a gun. And states should have more say about this bill.  I totally agree with the writer that this bill will cause more trouble than protection.