Should we offer illegal aliens the opportunity to fight in our military in exchange for citizenship?
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there is a fast step program for just such a thing. in fact, several people have died in iraq that were fighting in our military that were not US citizens but were in the process. i say yes, if a person believes so strongly in the cause then let them fight for the same freedoms we have and many of our ancestors have fought and died for.
that used to be the case but they did away with it about ten years ago.
No
IMHO you should be a citizen to have the honor of serving in this country's military
they already do, and they seem to be doing a better job than american troops
yes if they don't die in the war before they get the citizenship. it would be a good idea
Its already happening. There are 5000 Mexicans fighting in Iraq right now that were promised citizenship if they fight in the war. Its sad. This is what helped bring down the Roman Empire. Foreign armies are dangerous.
They can in the Navy and, I think, the Army too. CNN reports we have around 33,000 in our military right now. My husband got out of the Navy a few years back. He served with a couple of people who were not citizens. One was a guy from Eastern Europe who came here(U.S) to go to school but ran out of money and then his visa expired. Another was a guy from Panama. BUT, while they are in they have to honor this country. The guy from Panama was disciplined twice for flying the Panama flag. You can also get in trouble if they catch you not speaking English.
They also have to wait like everyone else and take all the required tests. But, it does happen, and I believe it is a fair exchange.
Perhaps WorldsgreatestHero should join them too, then he might be able to appreciate ALL the men and women who fight and die so he has the freedom to be a jacka**.
I don't think any more troops should be deployed for a war that never should have been in the first place, but since it has and will not end anytime soon, maybe that's not such a bad idea. Illegal citizens pretend to love this country, so maybe this will give them a real sense of patriotism. Good for you...maybe u should run for office.
100% absolutely, positively NO!!
NO! If we did that it would mean their whole family would probably come along for the ride. They are getting freebies they don't deserve. Besides, if someone is willing to break the law by being here illegally, thus being a criminal, I wouldn't trust their loyalty.
No! If they broke the law to stay illegally, what would stop them from turning the weapons on you? As, prior service myself, Secured mil jobs should be offered to prior service, disabled and retired mil only and processing them should be easier! It would stop a lot o Identity theft of our troops! That would free up those kitchen, janitorial and desk jobs of younger troops, who can accomplish the job in the field.
Go out and rent the movie Red Dawn, sometimes science fiction is truer than fact!
Absolutely not, if they are illegal, they cannot serve in the military without citizenship.
Yes, how about, training them to fly F-16's or to use the military satellite network?
Who in their sound minds would think that these people will sell these vital info to their home countries?
That would be a smart move.
When you say someone should serve in order to get financial aid that is ridiculous. I'm going to college and paying for it on my own. You know some people have to pay for things on their own. $ 30,000.00 is how much I have paid so far. I don't think we should even be in the war right now.
No! I don't want our military becoming the Mexican army. Why would you make such an offer when they come across the border with impunity now AND don't serve???
no i dont. i think they should stay and fight for their own country..
A BIG HELL NO if we need military personell that badly why not take the prisoners that have been given a life sentence and give them a chance to earn their freedom and do something right with thier lives
Not a good idea!!!! What makes you think the ILLEGALS would fight for America, when they will NOT fight for their OWN country??? They would turn tail and run, like the cowards they are!!!
NO HUEVOS!!!!
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