The whole DREAM ACT spiel

Okay, is it just me or there is someone else who doesn't understand the whole DREAM ACT spiel? I don't understand what's so wrong about it.  And I fail to understand the animosity towards the bill from the non-supporters, primarily Republicans.  Before I barf my agenda and wrap this whole thing up, let's just mention what DREAM ACT means, as Plato would have suggested us to do according to one his discourses ("decide on the meaning of the word you are indulging in argument for before anything").

According to this source, if this act is passed, children who came in the United States either illegally or illegally and then became out of status, have good moral character (no criminal background whatsoever, good grades, etc.) and have graduated high school and are pursuing a promising college career or military aspirations, they are given a chance to EARN a path towards citizenship.

Now, I don't see what's wrong with this bill at all.  The children they are talking about are as Americans as citizens.  It wasn't their decision to live in this country illegally, it was their parents'.  Most of the people realize the importance or even existence of immigration laws and regulations by the time they are graduating from high school or are well into college and are now looking for a job, that they deserve for they have worked as persistently as any other student.  But all of a sudden, their progress in life is hampered and put to a halt by existing immigration laws.   Children younger than that have no aspirations for breaking the laws because they are usually busy with their science projects and working day and night to get good grades, studying in groups, etc.  Ask yourself:  when did you realize that you need to be a citizen or permanent resident to be even considered for a job?

This act is great because it is so simple.  It does not allow adults to attain a path towards citizenship because they are hear by making conscious decisions.  They weren't dragged along with their parents.  People who older than 16 when they entered US illegally SHOULD NOT be given any chance of legality since that would be AMNESTY.  However, giving a legal path to American children is not amnesty, it is in the spirit of the nation.

Also, we all know teenagers could be troublesome and, in more than few instances, a threat to the security of the nation.  Therefore, a good moral character IS A MUST.  Good grades, good repertoire in schools and neighborhood, no criminal background and no civil offense history (other than being illegal) are some of the qualities that verify a good moral character.

On the flip side, these children who are educated, and have big dreams for themselves and the country, can fail in character when facing this unconquerable and tenacious obstacle.  There should be many cases out there when these kids resort to illegal activities after giving up on life because after living their entire lives in this country, we can't expect them to leave.  This will increase crime rate only because they had no hope whatsoever. Most of these students don't have a passport from their country of nationality, where is US going to send them?    People who entered legally can marry a US citizen and get a green card, however, undocumented illegal students don't have this option.  So, they have no way to go.

There are some speculations that a modified version of DREAM ACT has better chances to be passed.  That version dictates that an illegal student MUST join the army and serve the country before given a chance to become legal.  That might sound fair but it isn't fair and absolutely not in the spirit of the country.  United States is a democracy and not a communist state.  Nobody should be forced to do anything unless it's a question of national security.  You can't ask a person to suddenly stand on a pivot of ambiguity and choose to stay illegal or serve in the military. What good of a soldier can that person make if his motivation is to get a legal status and get the hell out of frontier? We want passionate soldiers, not soldiers who are there by force.  And this country has produced one of the finest soldiers on the face of the Earth based on shear patriotism.  And this is the only way to do that.

Another benefit of DREAM ACT is financial aid and loans to eligible students.  Now, I have a little interjection in this aspect of the bill.  I believe illegal students who are beneficiaries of this bill should NOT be given financial aid but should be given LOANS for their education that they should pay back in a SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME AFTER LANDING A JOB.  By giving financial aid to these students, we are inviting more illegals, even if they enter in good faith like for a more promising future, but US can't afford to provide taxpayer's money to a flood of illegals.  But if we don't even provide loans then many illegals might drop out of schools right after two years, try to work off the books (to pay their tuition) and in the span of working those underground jobs, their priorities might change transforming a healthy character into a questionable one.  So, as a deterrent, US should attempt to SEAL their borders with the best illegal-proof bandage.  This way we can create a choke on illegal immigration and deal with the ones already in the country.

The point is US has always and should continue to support healthy and promising talent and if that talent has committed a civil offense unknowingly, they should cautiously work around it to nullify the offense.

To cut it here:  if you entered the country as an adult, knowing that you are breaking the law, no DREAM ACT for you.  But if you are a child, with no aspirations of breaking the law or even an intellect to understand it and has the potential to give back to this great nation, why shouldn't be a dream act for you?