Should there be a DREAM act?

First off, the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) provides a pathway for undocumented residents (illegal aliens) to gain citizenship. However, strict requirements are in place. They are as follows, "to be considered, young people must show that they came to the U.S. before they were 16 and have lived here continuously since June 15, 2007 and were younger than 31 on June 15, 2012. They may have entered the country without documentation or remained after their legal immigration status expired. The applicants must be in school, have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or been honorably discharged from military service and not have been convicted of criminal behavior. To prove that they are in school, many applicants will need documentation, including transcripts and report cards, from the community colleges they are attending or have attended." This is from Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The DREAM act, or at least the idea of it is phenomenal  however, the requirements just listed are extremely difficult. The author clearly is in agreement with this because she stresses the issue of the requirements frequently. She is in opposition to the GOP edition of it known as the ACHIEVE act because it doesn't offer a pathway to citizenship, unlike DREAM. She mentions and elaborates on how many different colleges are creating their own programs to correspond with the DREAM act, and how they are anticipating more students and are excited for the enrollments. Schools will also be decreasing the tuition for DREAM act students. She thinks this is good because the overwhelmingly vast majority of illegal aliens are not able to meet the requirements of the DREAM act, yet alone pay for college tuition. Attaining citizenship in the US is made way too difficultly. Latinos are the backbone of this country, especially the ones who come through the border illegally. They contribute greatly to our economy, they keep our population young, and will soon be the majority demographic in the country. They have lived here their entire lives, and know no different; they have been a part of society, our schools, and live in our economy. They have no other lifestyle; why would the government want to deport an American citizen? Instead, the government should have a DREAM act, but not make it so darn difficult. If a person of any age has lived in the states for 3 years undocumented, can prove they are no danger to society, help the economy, pay taxes, and have children to keep the future bright, why shouldn't they be allowed citizenship like every other American citizen like them? The DREAM act, nonetheless, is still a huge political achievement for the country, and is just a stepping stone for better programs in the future, hopefully. But as for now, this program still shows the capability of the government to have a heart which will hopefully grow. So, for my answer: YES! There should be a DREAM act, however, with different requirements for feasibility, like the author wants.