This past Wednesday, GRF Esmeralda discussed DREAMers and how the DREAM act could potentially help these people better their lives. The issue discussed is very significant as it is related to the larger debate about the extent to which immigration should be allowed. DREAM stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. The DREAM act debate, while complicated, mainly breaks down into two main positions. One position is that the act should be passed so that undocumented immigrants can become permanent citizens after passing certain qualifications. The other position is that this act may encourage illegal and unauthorized immigration. Currently, the act is not in place and many of the DREAMers are having difficulty getting a job or receiving education because they are undocumented (which some of these people did not even realize they were). I believe that the DREAM act should be passed because as long as the undocumented workers are contributing to society (i.e. getting an education and pursuing a career) they should be able to become citizens of the United States.