Posted on Apr 2, 2017
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Do you think that immigrants who serve in the armed forces should be subject to deportation?
A Support House For Deported Veterans Looks To Expand
Posted from vocativ.com
Immigration
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Politics
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 7
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Depends on who we are talking about. If we are talking about immigrants, that is one thing. If we are talking about illegal aliens that fraudulently entered the armed forces, that is quite another. There is already existent a policy that expedites immigrants that serve in the armed forces becoming citizens. That, in my view, is a good and noble policy. If, however, an immigrant fails to take advantage of it and then commits a felony, while I think we should be judicious in making the decision to deport, I support whatever decision is made. If we are talking illegal aliens that fraudulently enlisted, don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you on the way out. Are there going to be isolated instances where one can appeal to the sympathy vote? Sure ... but I suspect that if the full nature of the offense(s) that earned them the deportation were known, the sympathy vote wouldn't be all that vocal.
Take Barajas, featured in the article. "(CNN) Barajas struggled with alcohol and drugs during the closing days of his Army career. After serving six years, he was honorably discharged. But when he returned to Compton, his demons followed him. He struggled to adjust to civilian life. One night, he was arrested for shooting a gun from his vehicle. Even though nobody was hurt, he was charged with assault. He pleaded guilty to illegal discharge of a firearm and served two years in jail. Just as he finished serving his time, freedom in sight, his real nightmare started." His Army career was 1995 to 2001.
I don't think that service in the U.S. Armed Forces should give anyone much of a free ride on any criminal activity.
Take Barajas, featured in the article. "(CNN) Barajas struggled with alcohol and drugs during the closing days of his Army career. After serving six years, he was honorably discharged. But when he returned to Compton, his demons followed him. He struggled to adjust to civilian life. One night, he was arrested for shooting a gun from his vehicle. Even though nobody was hurt, he was charged with assault. He pleaded guilty to illegal discharge of a firearm and served two years in jail. Just as he finished serving his time, freedom in sight, his real nightmare started." His Army career was 1995 to 2001.
I don't think that service in the U.S. Armed Forces should give anyone much of a free ride on any criminal activity.
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CW3 Cherif L.
Agreed. Military service should not provide anyone with a free ride. However, now we have veteran's courts and other programs to divert vets from the criminal justice system. Granted he didn't serve during a combat era, but individuals "demons" can manifest anytime; before, during and after enlistment. I just think that anyone who answers their own call to serve should be given support they need.
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I thought when you served in the Armed Forces, that was a "FAST TRACK" to citizenship?
NO - IF YOU SERVED, the Government is in YOUR DEBT! ( in my humble opinion )
NO - IF YOU SERVED, the Government is in YOUR DEBT! ( in my humble opinion )
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PO1 Brian Austin
It is a "Fast Track". All the SM has to do is check with their JAG office. Since 9/11/01 the main requirement is 1 Day of honorable service.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
You are correct. It can be an fast track but it is not given or automatic. Each individual has to take the initiative to apply. I am not for deporting any veteran but the law is very clear on this. this is a personal responsibility. I am certainly with you on the fact that this nation is in their debt if they served and before deportation they should all ow them to present their DD 214 and apply and have a grace period for approval prior to deportation.
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