<p>I am well aware that it is not a law. But it is a poem that was written in appreciation for this country’s openness to people with needs and dreams. A sentiment that is no longer appropriate for the majority of the citizens of this nation and therefore is a bit hypocritical to keep mounted on the monument.</p>
<p>Many of our ancestors came with nothing but a dream and a willingness to work. Quotas now keep similar people from entering legally. It is nearly impossible to become a US citizen by going through proper channels if you are citizen of a Central American country - it is easier to do it by entering illegally.</p>