I was fortunate enough to join the March for Immigration Reform on March 21, 2010 in Washington D.C. It was a great outcome that included approximately 200,000 protesters. Honestly speaking I was a bit skeptical about whether to join the march or not because I didn't think it would be worth it. I thought that the media would be focused on the Health Care Bill and the March for Immigration Reform would be out of the picture for the moment. However, I decided to go. I said to myself, "Why not?" I couldn't find a legitimate reason to not go. As I approached the bus I realized that there were so many people who shared the same DREAM: PASS THE DREAM ACT. I felt part of something and not out of place for once, and it was the best feeling in the world: to simply belong and share a common belief out in the open. Everyone on that bus was genuinely sincere. No one could ever harm anyone. There was no doubt about that. We got a chance to introduce ourselves and I could feel the pure frustration on the bus. We are capable of achieving our dreams, but we feel so restricted to pursue what we want. Taking part in the march enabled me to understand that this is more than a path to citizenship; it is a fight for acceptance. We chanted to be accepted into society, and we want to contribute to better society.
The passage of the DREAM Act will turn our pure frustration into pure bliss. America is losing right now because she is losing the opportunity to better society; she can only start winning once the DREAM Act passes.