We’ve been doing this for many years. It has worked out well.
I can understand some folks balking at the practice. I’m not convinced it’s worthy of the criticism.
If a foreign national serves with distinction, why not?
We have many people who have gone through these programs. I can’t recall a single instance of treachery.
Look at our own citizens. Only a few have sold secrets, but it’s my take citizens have done this more than foreign nationals.
I’m willing to listen to both sides of the argument. For now I still support it.
If a foreign national is here legally, it’s okay. I won’t support an illegal alien doing it.
It should be treated like any other recruiting policy. If you meet the standards, aren’t engaged in criminal gang activity, serve honorably and take steps towards citizenship while serving, then more power to you.
When is DoD going to stop recruiting homosexuals and other sexual deviants? When is DoD going to stop playing feminist power games with combat readiness? I’m more concerned about those issues.
The problem is when judges are using it as a method to keep losers out of jail by letting them join up...the bring the gang stuff with them.
Outside of that, I think most foreigners who join up are there for the right reasons...unless they Chinese and inspecting Nuclear bases...then it gets dicey again.