U.S. Military: Your Path to Green Cards, Not Just Global Domination
The New York Times reports U.S. citizens are joining the military to protect their undocumented parents from deportation, particularly in states like Oregon. The story frames this as an act of selfless devotion, conveniently overlooking the fact that it only happens because the US immigration system is a punitive labyrinth, not a functional pathway. These individuals are effectively being
conscripted by circumstance, forced to put their bodies on the line in exchange for their families' stability. One might wonder if 'volunteering' under such duress truly reflects a free and informed choice. The military, with its multi-billion dollar budget (funded by your taxes), often provides a stark choice for marginalized communities: serve or struggle. This isn't a testament to American
opportunity; it's a symptom of systemic failure, where citizens are coerced into military service because their government offers few other viable options for family unity. The 'land of the free' now demands a military uniform as a green card.