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Veterans

marble falls

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1. It is truly a major shame that military service doesn't at least fast track citizenship, like it used to ...

Reply to AZProgressive (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:24 AM

Jun 24

... when I was in, Filipino servicemen and women could get citizenship by enlisting.

To not give it to a Purple Heart combat vet who's been here 50 freaking years with a legitimate green card is shameful beyond belief. I am disgusted we throw people who risked all to protect our Nation and rights out into the cold.

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It is truly a major shame that military service doesn't at least fast track citizenship, like it used to ... marble falls Jun 24 #1