Waxing Politically

Immigration is definitely a big deal right now.  There are several pieces of information that you have to look at to get a good grasp of what's really going on.  I think most people know that the recent government shutdown was basically caused by immigration reform, and that the "Dreamers" are in the middle.  Let's look at all the sides so that you can decide where you fall on the issue of immigration.  I will put my two cents in as well, because I want you to know my rationale for my thinking. First though, here's a quick rundown of terms that are thrown around in the discussion:   "Dreamers" -A group of young adults who were brought into America illegally as children.  They have been here for 10+ years and came forward to say that they were illegal but wanted to stay. According to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals plan (DACA), they are allowed a 2 year deferment for deportation hearings and become eligible for a work permit.  Since 2012,

Welcome!  I'm Meagan-wife to Kurt, mom of 4, LDS, Diet Coke lover, and have a BS in Political Science.  I've wanted to write for awhile now but am just getting up the courage to do it.  I have always enjoyed politics but have had it on the back burner since having children.  This last year, I have felt more of a pull to be more involved and educated about the state of our world and what's happening in it.  I don't even really know how I can format this-I have never done anything like this, but I am looking forward to learning as I go and sharing my thoughts with whoever wants to listen.  My goal is to make this an easy way for you to learn about how current events are shaping your world, and be a source of information that can hopefully be more objective than the current mainstream media.  I try to read and listen to both sides of conversation in order to make up my mind about issues and I want other people to look at both sides and make up their own mind as well.  Th