LupusDeusMagnus t1_j7uvrbp wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Reply to comment by seakingsoyuz in ‘We are not forgotten’: Formerly deported veterans become U.S. citizens in special San Diego ceremony by ProgressiveSnark2

PR? Still, the order is all wrong. You should have political rights before you’re sent to die. I cannot comprehend it being the other way around.

ProgressiveSnark2 OP t1_j7yardd wrote on February 10, 2023 at 7:00 AM

PR stands for permanent resident--a term for an immigrant who has legal status for an extended period of time but is not a citizen. That can be someone on a special visa or a green card.

Oftentimes, if a family is here on a green card, the kids may end up considering enlisting.

Sunshineinanchorage t1_j7uy4gs wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Certain political rights do not extend themselves to non citizens. (I know…sucks). Also remember that serving in the armed forces is a choice. All members are basic riflemen irrespective of mos.

Somebodycalled911 t1_j8024gd wrote on February 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Is it non-sensical, and even gruesome? Sure is. Then again, "non-sensical and even gruesome" could be the moto for the US and Canada's immigration and citizenship policy :(