I think its great that so many people are being turned on to exploring history,

The DREAM Act, fundamentally, is not even about immigration policy, it's about how we treat young people who grow up here. We want the DREAM Act to pass, but we don't want it to be used as a bargaining chip.

At the very least, people are re-discovering some great stories, listening with modern minds, and discerning what for them is true. I think its great that the show doesnt force feed you an opinion - we leave you able to make up your own mind. If you disagree with what I say, or with what an expert on the show says, thats fine. Independent thinking is encouraged.

We're not going to solve this problem with a patchwork approach at the state level. It's a national problem, and the need is to repair the national system. We're not going to erect barriers between states.

If Congress were able to act, there would be much less activity in the state legislatures.

It makes sense that some Latin American countries are trying to lead by example. They are hoping the United States will make some sense out these immigration laws.