I had the misfortune to live through the Carter administration. As one who was there, take my word for it: whatever Jimmy Carter recommends for the nation, we should do the exact opposite.

Immigration reform must be tackled next and every effort must be taken to pressure our own Senators and Representatives on getting to the table and passing the “Dream Act” that was ready in 2010. President Carter is right ans we deserve passage of the “Dream Act” to keep families from being torn apart. My personal reaction is absolute pride in that a man of color has attained the presidency of these United States. We as citizens of this great nation must continue the fight to get more Hispanics/Latinos into office and positioned well enough to gain this office for one of our own. There are many qualified and educated  Hispanics/Latinos to run for office and become president. The bottom line is we, as a group, with a concerted effort must call, email and write our congress people in our home districts and states to call for them to go to the bargaining table and work to get immigration done. We must bring every bit of pressure on our own Senators and Representatives to work with the president to get immigration passed which will address the real issues of split families and the possibility of becoming citizens of this nation. It doesn’t matter which party they belong to, we must call them. Do not be scared of them and do not back away from your own fears, they cannot hurt you. make your voices known and get everyone you know to do the same every day. We must pressure them to know who will back us and who will not. Then when and if they do not act or fail to pass the immigration bill, then be sure and target them for ouster from the political office they hold. All Hispanic/Latino residents must also get themselves registered to vote if you are here legally. Get yourselves knowledgeable on who is running for office in you district, be sure to vote, and get out the vote!  The 2014 mid-term election is a-coming! Get ready to get out the vote. The TEA party are out in force in certain regions. It’s going to take work – Now, Let’s get to work – Time’s a wasting! The 2014 mid-term election is a-coming!