Should these people be granted US citizenship automatically?

Question

Persons serving in the armed forces during time of war who are not citizens or nationals of the U.S.

Answer 1

OF COURSE THEY SHOULD

Answer 2

I say yes. If you are willing to give your life for a country that isn't even yours, then you should be granted citizenship. And some people have said that some have lost their life and in return the families were given citizenship, however I also know of other families, where the son has lost his life fighting for the US in Iraq, and the families were deported as a way of saying thank you.

Answer 3

I am a right wing, knuckle dragging, Neanderthal of a conservative who has done time in the Marines.

I had the privilege to serve with people from other countries who served in the armed forces. I believe if they are not awarded citizenship they should be placed at the front of the line.

I believe it is only natural that people who have contributed to the country should be given some reward for their service

Answer 4

For years Puerto Ricans have been able to do this. I've served with them and would trust them in any situation. There has been several immigrants from Mexico that served this country and died for it in the war against Iraq and for their sacrifice their families were granted citizenship. I think anyone who would be willing to join our armed forces deserves to have American citizenship. I would serve beside them any day. Sgt Casey Boydston of the Alabama National Guard.

Answer 5

Now that's a great question! I wish I had the answer. It seems like the answer is yes, but the illegal status still bothers me. If they serve in combat roles during war, I think the answer is yes. If they are in the armed forces and don't see combat,then maybe maybe not.

Answer 6

Yes, I think they deserve US citizenship if they served in the US armed forces.

Answer 7

yes, this country has granted citizenship to foreigners in every war who joined the u,s, forces during war time, the north could have never won the civil war had it not been for the Irish , English, Germans who were brought into this country and were forced to join the military, to become citizens, then some were treated like scum bags after fighting and a lot of them dying for this country,
Especially the Irish, who no one would even hire , and almost starved to death, yet some were our best soldiers, we should deport some of the scum who have came in here and make more room for these people who will fight to protect this country

Answer 8

Non-citizens should not be serving in the armed forces of the USA. They should be in the armed forces of THEIR country. If their country is an ally of the USA then they would be able to fight along side our troops, but it shouldn't give them automatic citizenship into the USA.

If they DO fight for the USA and they are illegal, who's to say they won't turn against our troops out in the field? They do not owe their loyalty to the USA, and have not taken any oath of citizenship. They should get the citizenship FIRST! It may be happening, I just think it is wrong.

Answer 9

yes any legal permanent resident of the USA upon entering our armed services they need to be sworn in as american citizens I enlisted in the USMC ad green card holder combat vet of 2 tours of Nam took me 2 yrs after coming home to became one had to apply just like any other only the fees were waived whooopppie di doooooo

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Yes, people who are willing to risk their lives for our country are welcome! I have not served in the military, but I love the folks that do!

If an illegal serves, and serves well, he should be granted citizenship.