Are these the kind of children we want in our military and as American citizens?
So all the children of illegal immigrants are drug smugglers?
As a conservative, I am supportive of the concept of offering children of illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship. I am fundamentally opposed to punishing children for the crimes of their parents. I don't necessarily agree with the Dream Act, but certainly I approve of the principle of finding some way to provide legality to these kids. As far as I am concerned, part of that pathway should include the parents returning to their country of origin.
You know, I've seen examples of a similar program at work in the Navy. Non US citizens can come here legally, and, if they so choose, can enlist in the military provided they can pass the screenings.
After 3-4 years of service to the military, they are put on a quick path to citizenship. I've seen Mexican, Philippino, and Asian servicemembers do this.
A good place for the Dream Act here would be an illegal who came over as a child and has assimilated into this country and wants to enlist in the military. After a full 4 year enlistment that has been served honorably, then yeah........why not?
I mean.........someone doing that proves their citizenship much better than some racist redneck idiot who refuses to enlist.
In this case, the illegals would actually prove their love of this country, unlike many who choose not to enlist.
And, if they get a useful 4 year college degree? Shit man, this country can always use more doctors and engineers.