I had fun last night in a debate (click here to view it) with Rick Biesada, an anti-immigrant member of the Chicago Minuteman Project. It was clear from the start that Rick had not even bothered to read SB2185. The bill is a common-sense, no-cost legislation to allow immigrant youth to pursue their dream of a higher education. It has broad support from faith leaders, law enforcement, elected officials, university presidents, and community-based organizations across the state. Rick and his anti-immigrant group represent a tiny minority with no real solutions to fix our broken immigration system. I'm glad that Illinois is a national leader in welcoming immigrants!
The UAO is a dynamic coalition of African national associations that promotes social and economic justice, civic participation, and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Illinois DREAM Act on Fox News
I had fun last night in a debate (click here to view it) with Rick Biesada, an anti-immigrant member of the Chicago Minuteman Project. It was clear from the start that Rick had not even bothered to read SB2185. The bill is a common-sense, no-cost legislation to allow immigrant youth to pursue their dream of a higher education. It has broad support from faith leaders, law enforcement, elected officials, university presidents, and community-based organizations across the state. Rick and his anti-immigrant group represent a tiny minority with no real solutions to fix our broken immigration system. I'm glad that Illinois is a national leader in welcoming immigrants!
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Nicely done, Alie!
ReplyDeleteRick Biesada point is not clearly stated. How can he state that the people who leading his party is voting the wrong way? These are people who are chosen to be the elites to run his party so I am sure they are making the right choice.
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