Korean Immigrants Who Are Illegal
I know this is a charged debate, nonetheless, this guy’s story needs to be told.
Ju Hong’s story presents another dimension to the immigration debate, one of the children of illegals. Deporting these hopeful and aspiring ones, in some cases promising individuals with a bright future shows that comprehensive immigration policy can quickly wash over the particulars, lumping all immigrants into a mass of modern-day untouchables. The rhetoric is charged:
“I don’t understand. You willfully overstayed your visa. You violated the law, and committed a crime by you own admission. You are displaying bad manners and making thing worse for other Koreans who wish to “visit” the USA. I have no sympathy or respect for someone like you…”
And more from Ju’s blog:
“What are you waiting for? Get the fuck out of here, faggot. Stop whining. Just leave and come back when you’re ready to do it the right way.
Sigh. If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed in society, it’s hate. But his poise is remarkable. I also happen to think there are theological implications for the immigration debate, dimensions yet untold. At any rate, Ju is pushing for the Dream Act:
“The DREAM Act is a bipartisan proposal, which would create a pathway to citizenship for thousands of young students who were brought to the United States years ago as children.”
More about it here.
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