I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Financing with a minor in Economics. I am 26 y.o., married, not a U.S. Citizen but a permanent resident instead. I recently joined the NAVY, and yes as of now I am only an EM ( electrician's mate, mainly because of my alien status, I cannot do a lot of jobs, nor become an officer). Later when that changes, I want to switch to being either a Master-at-Arms or Seal, and even as an EM I will apply for IA (individual augmentee - so I can go to Iraq to help these kids). People (AMERICAN CITIZENS) have a hard time understanding why I have a lot and I would give it all up for this country, that gave me an opportunity to come go to school educate myself -with 1 bachelor and 3 associates degrees- and become a part of the population, also gave the chance to make the money I make now. Yes I won't be anything but an E-3 coming in, but I WILL TAKE A BULLET FOR THIS COUNTRY!
2007-11-08 06:38:41 · 14 answers · asked by hello 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No what I want to know is why people like YOU do not understand the how good this nation is to YOU!
2007-11-08 06:50:10 · update #1
Because everyone against the war are left-wing liberal nazis who don't realize that it's people like you who are protecting their rights.
I think it's amazing that someone who is an immigrant into this country willlay their life on the line to protect other people in this country, yet people who were born here, who should be patriotic, are against the war and are dissing our troops.
Thank you for serving.
2007-11-08 07:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Starieberry 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm moved to say something... but I can think of nothing particularly erudite... so, Thank you.
You are a good man.
I believe the problem is that the people in the US are generally a spoiled lot. One values little that for which they have to pay little. For the most part, very few (excluding those who have served their country in the military and their immediate families), have had to pay anything for their freedoms. Few even understand them. Since they don't value them, they abuse them and see no need to defend them.
Again, Thank you. I would have been proud to serve along side of you. Sadly, I'm too old... retired about 20 years ago.
I wish you the best.
2007-11-08 07:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I knew a lot of non citizens when I was in the army- even married one. There is no criteria calling for citizenship. I thank you for your service and like many of the other non citizens it is clear that you have abetter understanding about the greatness of the US than most Americans who have assume just because they have it so good- everyone else does to.
2007-11-08 06:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you're doing what an excellent style of folk in this us of a are unwilling to do, collectively as i don't believe this conflict or the excuses why you and others could possibility your existence's, I commend you and others in basic terms the comparable. maximum choose each and all of the u . s . a . has to ofter, yet few are prepared to place their existence's on the line for those presents
2016-10-01 23:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a US citizen and people still dont understand why I joined the army.
I am divorced, was in a dead end job and had nothing going for me. And yet people still question my motives.
Dont let them get to you. I'm glad your willing to serve our country.
P.S. Enlisting was the best choice I ever made.
2007-11-08 10:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by woofywaffles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a American citizen and i love this country so i fully understand why you joined - am ex-air force and a vet and i thank you for loving a country that has become your adopted home - it shows you have a great deal of personal pride and strength. their are a lot of great country's out their i am not putting down any of them but the US is my home and i to have pride in it as i would expect anyone living someone else to have pride in their home. - if this helps some i was once asked by a young person why would you risk your life in the military when you don't have to? i looked at her and said "so you don't have to" it normally brings it home for them. and they get why i would die for this country.
2007-11-08 06:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by william w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is easy to take for granted what one has come to accept as a status normale for the entire world... a vision which is blurred because the people of America are blessed with SO many things that many have forgotten the social contract that philosophers like Locke spoke of... that is, the obligation to provide for the common defense.
at any rate, thank you for your service, sailor. Who knows? might even run into you out in the field. Best of luck.
2007-11-08 08:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You only have to answer this question to yourself and your family, that's it. Don't worry or think about what others may think. If you do it will drive you crazy. Opinions are like butt holes, everybody has one. So concentrate on you and your service. And for what it is worth I thank you for stepping up and giving yourself to this Country. Bless you.
2007-11-08 12:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by D squared 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have my respect, as a non citizen, unlike all these illegals we have in our country, you are willing to actually serve this country by joining the Military, I truly hope you achieve what you want to achieve & enjoy citizenship in this country- the best.
2007-11-08 06:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Dave M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many Americans are ignorant and spoiled because they have never seen what its like to live without personal or political freedom and financial opportunity. Don't worry about what "other people" say; most don't know what they're talking about.
(USAF Ret.)
2007-11-08 07:52:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋