Should non-U.S. citizens that volunteer to fight for the U.S. be put ahead of the line to become US citizens?
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Sure why not? We get soldiers and they get citizenship. That is a fair trade. Philippinos did that in WWII and it worked well for them.
Absolutely.
they are...the Iraqis are in the Iraqi army and that is an entirely different matter
Maybe, since they served the country, it might be a good idea.
The Iraqi's I'm not so sure, because they are fighting in part to make their country a better place for them to live in.
It doesn't feel right to me.
We have others as well, illegal immigration has a host of advantages for the Whitehouse and Big business. One of them is a 'bought army' which takes its orders from the "Donald Trumps".
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Why not!
I have said many times that this might be solution to the illegal immigration problem. Let them join the US military and earn their citizenship. They can earn money while helping the US fight and all that money could be put to use to pay the way for their families to become citizens too.
Aren't the Iraqis fighting for their own country? They are fighting with the US service people, but it is for the Iraqis benefit, so, no, I would not think they would be awarded US citizens. Those from other countries that are not legal citizens and are in the US military that are fighting for the US, then I say yes. Definitely let them become citizens because they are indicating they want this country to be successful.
Anyone that puts on the unifom and fights for our country should be fast tracked to citizenship. I believe there is a time requirement. 2 years. And I see nothing wrong with that.
There are men/and women in this country that wouldnt fight for it for their lives. Why not give something in return for those that serve even though come from another country, after all they are doing protecting all of us too.
Alex, your logic is flawed. Americans soldiers in Iraq are fighting for the Iraqi people...at least that is why our government tells us we are in Iraq. So, the Iraqi is NOT fighting for America in Iraq, but is fighting for his OWN country. But, if the illegal alien South Americans who got to America by sneaking across our border or overstaying their visas was willing to go fight with Americans in Iraq, I believe that is a sacrafice, and the reward of citizenship to him/her would be fair. But, that does not mean his/her extended family should also be rewarded with citizenship. The soldier and their immediate family should be granted citizenship for fighting in Iraq and serving in America's military.
only if they are willing to assimilate into the American society. I.E. respect and uphold our values, laws and language
Only US citizens and Green Card holders are allowed to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. The Green Card holders are given priority on getting US citizenship. Instead of waiting 5 years they are allowed to apply after 2 years.
The USA has always allowed foreigners to fight to gain citizenship. I know 3 Mexicans who fought in Iraq for their Citizenship, and if you asked them what they thought about people getting Amnesty, wow you would get an earful.
One guy said "I went to Iraq twice, and they just come here and expect it?! <explative> them!"
Also, the President of the USA usually grants the dead soldiers/marines (I don't know of any in the USAF/USN/USCG) citizenship for thier families as well.
Ultimate sacrafice? You bet, they deserve it.
In your example, the Iragis are fighting for their country, not America. No they should stay in their country and make it work, not come to USA to live.
Ever since the Roman Empire, and during hostilities, immigrants serving in the military have received special consideration for citizenship. The practice recognizes that immigrant fighting for the nation are accepting the risk that he/she might make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of an adopted nation. The Romans absorbed countless nationalities in this fashion. The French continue this practice by offering French citizenship to those individuals completing their commitment to the French Legion and France. More important the United States has extended citizenship to many immigrant veterans of the Civil War (Irish volunteers & others), WW I and WWII. Congress in some instances has granted citizenship by an act of Congress, to those individuals that have shown extreme heroism, or great contributions to the nation.
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