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Pretty much what the Navy did with Filipinos back in my day (mid-70's and before). They served honorably and were hard-working folks. I think this to be a good thing. If they can't cut the mustard - then out they go.

I say anyone who wants to take an Oath to our nation and serve in the military, they should be given the chance, AND should be put ahead of the line for citizenship.

Geeze, so many of you just don't get the positive of this article. Every day more and more illegals cross our borders for economic selfish reasons, not to mention the criminal types. They want the Golden Goose, as they imagine.

The point of this article is not about the "gimmes", it's about rewarding those who would fight for you, your family, your friends, our way of life and our Country.

Filipinos have long served our Navy with distinction, even though not citizens. If this gives a small percentage of illegal aliens' sons/daughters to do something positive for our Country, why not? One of my best friends on my first ship was a Filipino citizen. Yes, I get the unlawful crossing the border, and maybe they should be excluded.

Before you go ballistic on me, know this:
I was a dues paying member of FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform) back in the 80's;
I have lived 2 miles from the border of Mexico and reported to Border Patrol many times when I saw the illegals in the neighborhood, not to mention going through my side gate.
I was a MinuteMan and worked with the co-founder Jim Gilchrist and stood watch on the border back when.

Point: The sons and daughters of illegals who want the opportunity to become an automatic citizen through military service, I say yes. Anyone who volunteers to put their life on the line for the USA is okay in my book. I don't care if they're from Mexico, Scotland, New Zealand, Chile or any other country that respects our values, as long as they are not Muslim.

I don't trust ANYONE who is a Muslim. They can talk all they want, but I've read much of the Koran and some of the Kadiths. I've seen the so-called moderates party on 9/11/2001. I've read the "moderates" words and they always come down to "infidel". Anyway, other then those lying sh*ts, I'm open to anyone who would fight for our Nation's security. End rant.