Posted on Sep 10, 2014
If you serve in the military, should that give you a fast track to citizenship?
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So there have been several threads about service and citizenship.
My question is this, if a person swears to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies, foreign and domestic", and they are not yet a citizen of the United States, should their military service put them on the fast track for citizenship?
I attended a citizenship service while on my mob, there were service members there from all branches, to include a couple of my Sailors. It was very moving and I was proud of all of them.
They raised their right hand and swore to support and defend our Country and Constitution, with the dream that one day they would become a citizen.
My question is this, if a person swears to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies, foreign and domestic", and they are not yet a citizen of the United States, should their military service put them on the fast track for citizenship?
I attended a citizenship service while on my mob, there were service members there from all branches, to include a couple of my Sailors. It was very moving and I was proud of all of them.
They raised their right hand and swore to support and defend our Country and Constitution, with the dream that one day they would become a citizen.
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If your willing to serve this wonderful country you should most definitely get push to the top of the list!
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I have a high amount of respect for those who serve and want to become an American citizen. I would walk them up to the front of line any day. It takes dedication to serve in the military and they have shown their commitment to be part of a great military team.
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Let's begin at the beginning. Ask our Presidential Candidates this question:
Name the differences between a citizen and a non-citizen. Can you answer?
Now let's change our thinking beyond being "born" on American turf with hereditary, feudal rights to pass on that title. What if EVERYONE had to perform some type of "universal service" for two years to EARN their citizenship, like immigrants do when they join the Armed Forces. They'd likely become more motivated and active citizens.
Name the differences between a citizen and a non-citizen. Can you answer?
Now let's change our thinking beyond being "born" on American turf with hereditary, feudal rights to pass on that title. What if EVERYONE had to perform some type of "universal service" for two years to EARN their citizenship, like immigrants do when they join the Armed Forces. They'd likely become more motivated and active citizens.
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LTC Paul Labrador
I don't necessairly feel that there needs to be "universal service" a la Starship Trooper, but I do agree with the idea that no one is born a citizen, but has to CHOOSE to apply and then pass all current requirement in place for naturalization.
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If they will die for this country then they should be allowed to become citizens.
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If you are willing to serve, as long as you are here legally in the first place, you should automatically get citizenship at the end of your (first) enlistment, providing that you have served honorably.
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The French (insert joke here) actually have a law that you can become a citizen "French by spilled blood" for those members of the French Foreign Legion injuries in combat.
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I do think military service should give prospective citizens an advantage. Just seems to make sense ... they are serving our country and want to gain citizenship, so put 'em on the fast track, as far as I'm concerned.
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If you are willing to place your life in jeopardy defending this country then they should fast track you for citizenship.
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Yes I believe that having served "honorably" (must have honorable and only honorable discharge) should provide for faster recognition as a citizen.
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Yes. Expedited naturalization is appropriate for those who honorably complete service.
Is one year the appropriate amount of time? Is it right that all noncitizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, can immediately file for citizenship? Whether or not they ever serve in combat?
Is one year the appropriate amount of time? Is it right that all noncitizens who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces on or after Sept. 11, 2001, can immediately file for citizenship? Whether or not they ever serve in combat?
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