Thinking out loud

So I have been doing a lot of thinking about this idea of mine. I have spoken with a few friends and family and have gotten a lot of positive feedback, which is great, but I am still hashing everything out. I still have a lot of research to do to make solid arguments if I am ever legitimately questioned and have a lot of people to convince that this is a good idea. There are a few things that I want to clarify. For myself and for people who might have these unsaid questions and concerns. 


First, this would be a bill (I eventually will write a bill) that focuses on people who were adopted by American parents at a young age (an age that has yet to be determined) and raised in America. I wish for them to be able to have the same rights as people who were born on U.S. soil. As I mentioned before, I am as American as my best friends who were born in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Maryland. And yet, people like me, born in another country but raised in the U.S. are viewed as outsiders by the wording of the Constitution. 


(By the way, I need opinions as to the age the bill should say. I liked age 2 because its young enough to not be influenced by outside cultures, ideas or memories. I had my first memory at age 3, and though it was of a zoo, its still a memory that could shape that way I think now. People who I have discussed this with believe the age should be over 5. What do you think?) 


Secondly, I was asked by a friend why this is such an important issue for me if I don't want to be president.  When I started this project years ago I wanted to fill that role. I was passionate about it and upset that something that should be available to me was unreachable. Though my plans of running for president have diminished, my passion for the issue has not. I want to continue this journey for people in my situation who may want to fulfill that role. However, I also told my friend that I may change my mind and want the possibility to run for president one day. This is for not only me, but for the thousands of foreign born children who are adopted by Americans each year. We should be given the chance to represent our country. 


Lastly for today, I have to write out the questions and concerns I have for myself. I have to find out how many foreign born adopted children come into the country each year. I have to find out all the arguments that could be thrown at me to derail my idea. I have to find prominent politicians, celebrities, and public figures who could support me. I have to find ways to gather support outside of this blog and become more public. I have to find an appropriate age to implement in my bill. I have to learn how to write a bill. 


I have a lot of to and learn, but I am willing to do it and to put myself out there for this group of people I am a part of. Though many of them might not be aware of this issue, I am hear to speak out for them. And hopefully I will be heard with your help. 


I am asking you, the people who read my blog, to give me the advice I need to keep moving on. I am beginning to write letters to my government officials, but still need to know what I am missing. Thank you again for reading this post. More to come later! :) 

We need change!