Exile From Freedom

Help stop Raul's deportation: http://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8496/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=457

Raul Zamora came to the United States from Mexico in 2000 when he was 10 years old. Raul who is now 21 years old is an Urban Studies Major at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Raul has received recognition from Senator Gonzalo Barrientos for outstanding academic achievements in Spanish LIterature and composition. Prior to attending the University of Texas Raul attended Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas for two years on a Soccer Scholarship. Raul was arrested in November 6th, 2009 after being stopped by the University of Texas Police Department for a broken taillight. Help stop the deportation of Raul who is great athlete and an outstanding person.

Sign Rauls petition here: http://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/8496/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=457

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[somendnguy]

@HosiAkira I do not agree that the immigration system is xenophobic. If that were the case why are we by far the most diverse country in the world? I apologize if I'm mistaken but are you not of Japanese descent and living in America? My parents came here from India in the late 70s and I was born here in the 80s. This country is built upon diversity & equality, and melting pot is a compliment as far as I'm concerned. I do agree that post 9/11 things have changed, but can you blame them?

[HosiAkira]

@somendnguy I think they didn't have the option to even apply. He might have came to this country already undocumented. The immigration system does not accept application. Parents would be afraid to even register their children in fear of their deportation.

I think that's why the American Immigration system is broken. It is very xenophobic....

[arkivx1]

So if his parents had robbed a bank and died and left him the money should he be allowed to keep it?

[yg2647]

I'm pretty sure he did not drive himself into the country and thought "oh, let me cross into this country and live here illegally". He was 10!

[somendnguy]

Raul seems like a good guy and all, but that doesn't change the fact that he is in this country illegally. He has had almost 10 years to change that. What about the millions that work hard and wait years for their documentation to be approved before coming into the country? Please do not get me wrong, I am not anti-immigration, as I am a very proud first generation American. I just do not have sympathy for people that come into this country illegally, then expect people to feel sorry for them

[yg2647]

I love you Raul Zamora! :v