2006-12-22 14:26:07 · 3 answers · asked by Patrick Y 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
(emphasis) Monetary value...should a voluntarily enlisted servicemember of a foreign nationality pay for their US citizenship despite putting their life on the line for going into combat for the US at their own will?
2006-12-23 08:35:13 · update #1
My grandfather came over from Ireland in February 1917- by August he was in the army- after a getting a Purple Heart in the Argonne, he was sworn in as a US Citizen.
People don't pay for their citizenship here. It's EARNED by applying to immigrate, and demonstrating over a period of time (5years) that one is willing and able to function as a member of this country-unless you're dealing with some corrupt official, citizenship is not for sale. (PS- Welcome to America!!)
2006-12-22 14:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by seamac56 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"at no monetary value...?" What does that mean?
My great uncle immigrated from the Netherlands when Hitler invaded. He was promised citizenship if he would agree to serve in the Dutch East Indies as an interpreter. He did this and at war's end, this government STILL sent him back. He completed the necessary paperwork (again) and was finally granted citizenship.
2006-12-22 14:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why?
2006-12-22 14:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by BarbieQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋