I read a knowledgeable source that said the percentage of foreign nationals in the US military was about 3%.I read an knowledgeable source that said the percentage of foreign nationals in the US military was about 3%.
That was far less alarming to me than the 30 to 40% a Free Republic poster characterized it as.
I am absolutely, 100% against this method of obtaining citizenship. I know there are people on this form who disagree with me, and I understand and respect their point of view, I just won’t change my point of view on this.
I agree with you about this issue. We are not the French, and our military should not be the French Foreign Legion.
Illegals cannot join the military. These non-citizens are legal residents, and already have a path to citizenship. Military service just accelerates the process. A good friend of mine who came here from the UK as a teen joined when he was 17. He's one of the most patriotic people I know, and Ultra MAGA.
That said, the current rules consider the US to be "at war" (Global War on Terrorism), and that means they can apply for citizenship right after boot camp. I disagree with that policy. IMHO they should have to complete at least 2 years of honorable service, or meet the standard 5-year residency requirement to apply. Once they meet the time/service requirement, their processing should receive priority.
“I am absolutely, 100% against this method of obtaining citizenship. I know there are people on this form who disagree with me, and I understand and respect their point of view, I just won’t change my point of view on this.”
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Sounds like may be problematic as well.
Ditto...