About 24 hours ago I started a 65 hour fast that will last until Thursday at noon. I decided to fast because I firmly believe that every student deserves the right to the highest level of education according to his/her work and commitment. I support the DREAM Act because, despite the fact that this legislation is not the solution to the broader immigration issue our country is facing, it would ‘legalize’ the dreams of 1.5 million youth who were brought to this country at a young age, who have gone to U.S. schools and who see this country as their home. The DREAM Act would give 1.5 million youth the opportunity to become the doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, teachers, social workers & professionals our country needs. I recognize that this piece of legislation is at a critical point given that it was introduced for the 3rd time in 2009 and that if it doesn’t become a law this year it would practically die.
For the past weeks, I have felt deeply inspired by our youth who are working so hard to convince Senator Hagan to become a Co-Sponsor of the DREAM Act. Some youth have even decided to make a huge sacrifice and fast for 1.5 million seconds because they firmly believe that education should be recognized as a human right for ALL. The hard work of these youth, and youth thought the country, has filled me with hope and inspiration. I am convinced that TOGETHER we can move the DREAM Act forward.
I am NOT fasting for 65 hours to urge Senator Hagan to Co-Sponsor the DREAM Act; I am abstaining from food to urge those who care about the future of our youth to take action by calling Senator Hagan’s offices and leaving a message for her saying that youth and community members in NC are fasting for the DREAM Act and that you urge her to become a Co-Sponsor of the DREAM Act.
Those of us fasting need you to call Senator Hagan and ask her to become a Co-Sponor of the DREAM Act. Call her now:
- DC office: 202-224-6342
- Greensboro office: 336-333-5311
- Raleigh office: 919-856-4630
- Charlotte office: 704-334-2448
- Ashville office: 828-257-6510
- Greenville office: 252-754-0707
No comments:
Post a Comment