I enlisted in the Army this week. I enlisted for 3 years active duty. My MOS is Multiple Launch Rocket System Operational Fire Direction Specialist (13P). I got a $6,000 bonus, & I leave for basic training on January 2. I decide to enlist in the Regular Army because I love America, & I want to serve my country during war time. I am willing to fight for America, & it's legal citizens. I'm against illegal immigration because illegal immigrants are hurting American society, & are negatively affecting the lives of many American citizens. I want the United States to remain a strong & proud country, that doesn't lower it's standards for people who don't even have a right to be here. I'm tired of people thinking that it's America's responsibility to take care of Mexico's poor citizens. I think it's time that America started putting American citizens first.
2007-11-30 09:26:03 · 31 answers · asked by James 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Of all the wackos hanging around in the IMMIGRATION area -- myself included -- you are one of the few that has their head screwed on straight. You're kind of attitude and idealogy makes the United States of America the greatest nation this world has ever known.
2007-11-30 10:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think that it can be either. It is patriotic to defend our country against any perceived threat. However, it could be said that it is patriotic to help the down-trodden. It can be racist if you say, we should help everyone unless their skin is brown....
I have already expressed to you that I think you are being very brave and "noble" for enlisting at this point, when you know that the danger could be great.
I feel that America has taken the position of the "big brother' around the world. We provide money, arms, military to such a large percentage of the world. WE take care of everyone. I think that perhaps it would be in our best interest to pull some of the military out of countries where there has been no need for them for years and to get them involved where they can make a difference.
2007-11-30 17:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda h 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Enjoy your stay at Ft. Sill, OK. You get to go to BOTH Basic Training and AIT over there. It should be nice and freeeeezing cold when you get there.
I didn't have basic there, but I had AIT there. 9 years later, I had to go back to Sill for FAOBC.
As for illegal immigration, take a look at France right now. Do you want that to be the USA soon?
Former MOS 13S and 13A.
Instead of the $6,000 bonus, you should've got Jump School guaranteed instead. Jump status increases your pay and gets you promoted faster. The $6,000 would've taken care of itself. http://members.tripod.com/~thede/airborne.html Tsk tsk. These would've looked nice, don't you think? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachutist_Badge_(United_States) Oh well, you can get it when you either reenlist, or in college ROTC.
2007-11-30 18:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It cannot be racist to want illegals deported, illegal alien is not a race. Criminal is not a race. Even Mexican, which is the nationality that claims almost all of illegals in the US is NOT a race. You cannot be a racist against anything that is NOT a race!
Thank you for your service and I wish you all the luck and a safe return.
2007-12-03 11:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly not racist to disagree with breaking the law. The implication that all illegal immigrants are the same race is racist.
I don't support rape, either, but no one has even considered accusing me of racism, all rapists are not the same nationality. It's the same way with illegal immigration. I hate illegal immigration regardless of the country from which the illegal immigrant came.
2007-11-30 17:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually I think it's common sense. No one would want anyone coming into their home & using up the resorces they have worked hard to provide for their family.
The bad thing is many people forget to (or fail) to see America as their home! They see it a piece of land.
If in the middle of the night someone tries to break into MY home to drain the resorces I use to provide my kids I am going to fight the intruder. Just because I have, doesn't mean you can take it! Also I'm going to know that there is a risk factor for my children which will strive me to fight this intruder harder.
I don't see why (more) Americans don't get it! Well I do but...that's a whole other topic :)
2007-11-30 17:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by PeachJello 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Patriotic
2007-11-30 22:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not racist to be against illegal immigration, unless you dislike/hate the race itself. I agree with you that America should start puttinig American citizens first. So why is it you enlisted? You are going to fight a war that does not put Americans first.
2007-11-30 17:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ana C 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Congrats on your enlistment and thank you!! I think it is patriotic to be against illegal immigration. Anything that weakens America, is bad for America and is a patriotic response. Not all illegal immigrants are Mexican, but they're certainly the ones we know about. I have Hispanic friends who also are against illegal immigration for a variety of reasons. If you are against them because you don't like the Hispanic race; you could call it racist. If you just want what's right and best for America, and respect the race; it's patriotic.
2007-11-30 17:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
It can only be patriotic as people entering our country illegally are breaking our laws and in some ways acting as an invader.
We have every right to protect our borders and people who choose to come to this nation and become Americans...need to do just that and really become American Citizens instead of say ...Mexicans who reside in the US.
2007-11-30 17:34:20 · answer #10 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋