[HiJinx]

But it's unclear what would happen to an illegal immigrant who faked papers to get into the military, as Escalante did.

What happened to people who faked their age to get into the service in the 40s? In most cases, they were discharged. Not sure how the parallel runs, but Escalante runs the real risk of being deported...it really is up to his superiors in the Army. I don't believe an immigration judge can make a deportation order stick for an active duty soldier.

[FITZ]

It seems there would be plenty of other types more worthy of deportation to get before they deport this guy. I'd rather see those deported who stold Social Security numbers or committed felony document fraud to take good paying jobs from citizens --- at least this guy risked his life for the USA.

[Michael121]

Audie Murphy THE MOST Decorated Soldier in WWII comes to mind. Lied about his age. And he won the MOH.

[Paulie]

``I wasn't trying to get into trouble,'' he told The Seattle Times. ``All I was thinking about was getting in.''

Sure, no problem. I guess since you weren't TRYING to get caught we're supposed to let it slide.

Also, I notice he wasn't thinking about serving the United States, just about 'getting in'. Some might argue that I'm splitting hairs on that one but I think it's an important and telling distinction.