It takes a lot of courage to be able to go beyond college. When we do, it is a joyous occasion because we know that we have done something special. Something not expected of us.

This is why the Documented Dreams is such a special book. It is a collection of thank you letters written by students who have been affected by a new Arizona law that does not allow state money to fund. The students belong to GateWay Early College High School, a public charter high school, which offers electives that give college credits. The new law, Proposition 300 which passed November 2006, does not allow the school to pay for students who could not prove they were in the country legally. Yvonne Watterson, principal of the school, decided to ask the public for help and they responded by giving enough donations to keeping all 38 students enrolled in the school. For that reason, the students wrote thank you. People made their dreams come true.

Before anyone comes here and say that the state is right in not allowing the school to pay for the students, I would like to point out a few things. First of all, that line of thinking is foolish. Why? Because I would like to think that America wanted an educated workforce. Instead of having an underclass that is low income, America should welcome those who are willing to be professionals and will have more spending power and pay more taxes. No, the kids did not break the law. They are kids. All of them bright, all of the overachievers. Despite the odds, and all the obstacles, they succeeded and adapted. Isn’t that what America wants. They learned English and can master college level courses. Finally, please do not post anything about the students getting into the back of the line. There is no line. The Dream Act is that line. Not just for them, but for me as well.

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