I already am a US citizen. I already know citizenship allows one to hold certain public offices, as well as government employment.
This may be little motivation, however, to many immigrants, especially illegal immigrants. Why then, would anyone be motivated in our current society to work to become a US citizen?
...so they can pay taxes?
...so they can be drafted, if necessary?
In my opinion, non-US citizens have access to our public schools, our Emergency Rooms, our stores, etc. For all I know, they can even procure a driver's license and get officially married here.
Meanwhile, the citizens pick up most of the bill...or suffer when public institutions close, like hospitals.
And we justify this, because our fruit and vegetables cost less to pick?
I think we have belittled the value of US citizenship, and made it irrelevant. And, now, I think we lack the resolve to restrict public services to non-citizens, or make them pay for it.
And your thoughts are?
2006-11-28
22:53:02
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BowtiePasta
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