I think we should...If we made it mandatory that would solve military and immigration questions. That's what we should do to the illegals we catch as well! What do you think? Would it work?
2007-01-16 06:27:17 · 25 answers · asked by tx girl 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I think the plan should apply to all residents of the US; you must serve in the military or no citizenship. Period.
2007-01-16 06:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nice thought but ...most don't speak English well enough or at all. Most illegals (most from Mexico) do not want to be American citizens. They are here for the work, not citizenship.
It's highly un AMerican but I think we should "work" the illegals we catch. Put them into chain gangs and let them do the work they want. They'd get a roof over their head and food (no Latin food however ...part of the punishment) healthcare etc. At least we'd get something out of it. I can see where this kind of program might work but it's way to facist for the US. There really are many solutions but the problem is, no one in control wants to change the situation even though Americans by inlarge want this to end.
2007-01-16 14:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Automatic citizenship? Absolutely not. Citizenship after serving the US for the required minimum time? Yes. After deployment? Definitely.
Why should we just hand out citizenship to anyone who agrees to join? Anyone can agree to join, but it doesn't mean that they will stick through the enlistment time.
2007-01-16 14:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Saucy Wench 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally.....I'm not too fond of the idea of having non-citizens serve in the military. With the way the world is and worring about infiltration and such.....would that be wise when there's so much hatred towards Americans in general around the world. I mean if I was serving in the military.....I wouldn't feel to darn secure having those guys and girls that were burning my flag and telling the anglos to go back to Europe watching my back just so they could get citizenship......fighting for the good ole USA? Sorry.....a little late to buy that after what I know.
Most people aren't serving their country for personal gain.....it's much more.
2007-01-16 15:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think we'd be at war until the end of time with an unending supply of people for the military. Don't forget that we'd be called racist and genocidal if we did this. Even if we only took the ones who volunteered.I also don't want people with questionable loyalties defending this country. But it is happening and likely will continue. And they are receiving citizenship for it.
2007-01-16 14:37:50 · answer #5 · answered by DJ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am assuming you're asking about the U.S. military. Personally I don't think that should happen; but certainly recent news event protrays that the U.S. should. The French Foreign Legion has a similar program to what you are talking about. Except for the French Foreign Legion, you can also have a criminal record, etc. Basically their training is very very tough; and if you do your time as a Legion, your record is wiped and you are a French citizen.
2007-01-16 14:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a bad suggestion. But that's not possible. Citizenship is a matter of choice. We have residents who believe that our military actions against terrorism are correct and join our military forces, but they do not wish to become citizens.
I guess it is best to let it to the individuals to decide, and not make it a law.
2007-01-16 14:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by David G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Assuming a non-citizen voluntarily enlisted, I think that granting them citizenship after a 4-year term or so only seems right. They have spent time defending the country, they should be part of it.
2007-01-16 14:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by Steve H 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Automatic? No. It would be an easy way to be infiltrated by individuals with no loyalty to America. What if 9/11 terrorist types had citizenship?
2007-01-16 14:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Once they got citizenship, they would find a way out of the military. They just want the benefits. None of the civic or military responsibilities.
2007-01-16 14:35:37 · answer #10 · answered by Lou 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋