Democrats suggest addressing military recruitment crisis by considering undocumented immigrants
Americans Witness Historic Moment: Proposal for Illegal Aliens to Join the Military
Americans have just witnessed another historic moment: not only a new record for the most single-day border arrests ever made; or male, military-aged Chinese nationals illegally entering the country through California and joining the espionage nodes known as Confucius Institutes and a Chinese Communist police station in New York City — but a proposal for these illegal aliens to join the military.
The proposal last week was made not by some Twitter screecher or Ibram X. Kendi but by sitting Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin who, in a speech on the Senate floor, said:
“Do you know what the recruiting numbers are at the Army, Navy, and the Air Force? They can’t reach their quotas each month. They can’t find enough people to join our military forces. And there are those who are undocumented who want the chance to serve and risk their lives for this country. Should we give them a chance? I think we should.”
The military recruitment lows are not news. Funnily enough, that is what happens when you make it a point to drive away the people most likely to enlist and serve. There was Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s stand-down order to allow each branch to discuss the threat posed by white supremacy and similar extremism. And since “white supremacy” has become just another sponge term to signify positions that oppose the plans of the left, a routing out of white supremacy meant the removal of personnel with political beliefs anathema to the Democrat regime.
There was the second purge, this time of personnel who refused to take the Covid “vaccine.” There was the gayification of the military, which saw everything from recruitment ads to making so-called transitioning soldiers undeployable for almost a year. There was the killing of meritocracy for the sake of DEI baloney. And then there was the humiliation of the Afghanistan retreat (with the addition of financially punishing soldiers whose crime was following orders) and the tease that the whole thing might be repeated in Ukraine. When you tell people long enough that you don’t want them, eventually, they will get the message.
The recruitment shortage is a problem entirely of the left’s making, and now that the full consequences are in force, the same left is using the crisis as justification for not only weakening the military but also, potentially, attacking American citizens.
Both weakness and potential danger come from the same source: the lack of assimilation. If immigration were confined to legal channels and were manageable enough so that those coming into the country could actually melt into the melting pot, there would be no problem.
My own great-grandfather earned his citizenship by enlisting in the Army and fighting under the American flag in WWI. But he and my great-grandmother both made conscious efforts to become Americans after they arrived on Ellis Island from Sicily. They didn’t just get jobs, work hard, and save. They taught themselves English. They lived in an American neighborhood (not a Little Italy) and shopped at American businesses (rather than Italian ones). They made sure they were not just Sicilians living in the United States.
But assimilation now is considered one of the great evils of the white race nothing more than a “racist code word” “harkening back to a time when citizenship was contingent upon whiteness,” as if the 14th and 15th Amendments never existed. America’s race hustler de jour, the fraud known as Ibram X. Kendi,
What are the underlying issues causing the decline in military recruitment, and how can they be effectively addressed?
Part in the controversial Critical Race Theory training. And then, of course, there is the pervasive culture of political correctness and woke ideology that has infiltrated the military, leading many patriotic individuals to reconsider their aspirations of serving their country.
But instead of addressing these underlying issues that have caused the decline in military recruitment, Senator Durbin suggests a solution that undermines the rule of law and rewards individuals who have entered the country illegally. This proposal sets a dangerous precedent and sends a message that breaking the law can be rewarded rather than punished.
Furthermore, it is concerning that Senator Durbin seems to prioritize the recruitment numbers over the qualifications and background of potential military personnel. The military should be composed of individuals who are loyal, dedicated, and have a strong sense of duty towards their country. Granting illegal aliens the opportunity to serve in the military without proper vetting and background checks compromises the integrity and security of the armed forces.
Moreover, there are practical considerations to take into account when discussing the enlistment of illegal aliens. Language barriers, cultural differences, and potential security risks are just a few of the challenges that would arise from integrating individuals who are not legally authorized to be in the country into the military.
It is also worth noting that there are already pathways for non-citizens to join the military legally. The Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program allows non-citizens with critical language and medical skills to enlist and receive expedited citizenship. This program ensures that individuals who join the military can contribute to national security in a meaningful way while still upholding the laws and regulations of immigration.
Instead of proposing policies that incentivize illegal immigration, Senator Durbin and other lawmakers should focus on addressing the root causes of low military recruitment. This includes working towards a more inclusive and welcoming environment within the armed forces, promoting patriotism and a sense of duty among American citizens, and implementing policies that improve the benefits and opportunities for those who choose to serve their country.
In conclusion, the proposal to allow illegal aliens to join the military is misguided and undermines the principles of law and order. Military recruitment challenges should be addressed through thoughtful and strategic measures, rather than compromising the integrity and security of our armed forces. America’s military should be composed of individuals who have a rightful place in the country and are committed to upholding its values, not those who have circumvented the legal process.
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