The longer your compound capital, the less you need luck and the more you need Shrewdness.
- Manlobbi
Halls of Shrewd'm / US Policy
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'As The Right Scoop put it this weekend, Democrats in the state of Illinois have officially 'gone bonkers.' Thanks to a law signed by the state's Democratic governor, noncitizens are now eligible to become police officers if they are in the country legally. So now we're not just allowing them into the country unimpeded, we're inviting them to take charge. It's almost as if they're daring us to take to the streets and fight back. Here are more of the details from The Blaze.'This is madness': Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill allowing non-US citizens to become police officers
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ' a Democrat ' signed a bill into law on Friday that would allow non-U.S. citizens to become police officers. Opponents of the bill argue that it would be "madness" to allow foreign nationals to arrest American citizens.
After passing the Illinois State House and Senate, Pritzker signed into law Illinois House Bill 3751.'
https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/07/31/great-news...Got my popcorn and lemonade, passing the time waiting for commonone and the left here
justifying this latest democrat madness in Illinois. Oh, and a good opportunity for a couple
cartel plants to help move more drugs into Chicago and Rockford.
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LurkerMom: So now we're not just allowing them into the country unimpeded, we're inviting them to take charge. It's almost as if they're daring us to take to the streets and fight back. ... Got my popcorn and lemonade, passing the time waiting for commonone... a good opportunity for a couple cartel plants to help move more drugs into Chicago and Rockford.
Well, I won't make you wait.
This new law only applies to non-U.S. citizens who already are allowed to work in the U.S. under federal law, as they are now as healthcare workers and in the military. They must be able to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm under current federal laws.
The new law also applies to individuals who entered the country without valid documents as children but who were allowed to stay under the DACA program.
So, no, not every non-citizen is eligible.
The "cartel plants" comment doesn't make much sense, does it? Just more fearmongering.
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As commonone pointed out, they have to be legal under federal law, be able to carry firearms under federal law, etc. In which case, I have no problem with it. If they are entitled to work in this country, have all their papers in order, then fine.
I went through this with 1poorlady. Granted, almost 30 years ago. But she couldn't work until we filed the papers, got them approved, and she received her employment authorization. Once someone has done that, they should be allowed to work.
Did you know that non-US citizens can serve in our military? I know for a fact that Filipino nationals served in the US Navy, and probably still do. I knew some when I was in. (And they are mean/tough DIs in boot camp!) It's a pathway to citizenship for them, if they choose. I'm sure there are restrictions about who can serve.
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Did you know that non-US citizens can serve in our military?Yes, I do. I think it a good thing. Shows respect for America and a willingness to protect and fight for our country if necessary.
On the other hand I have doubts of perhaps some illegals being a cop. I know too well coming from NYC illegals on the surface appear to be a good guy, but have known to be otherwise.
Anyhow, lots of luck Chicago....
'At least six people were killed and 23 others wounded in gun violence across Chicago over the weekend.
The fatal shootings included a 15-year-old boy shot to death Sunday afternoon in the Little Village, and a 19-year-old man killed while in a ride share car in Little Italy later the same day, according to police.'
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/6-killed-23-...
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Did you know that non-US citizens can serve in our military?
That's been the case for a long time. When I was a little kid I loved to sit in our gardeners truck and mooch the burritos their mom made for them. Cold beans and cheese on handmade flour tortillas.
One of them had joined the army and went to Korea. After that he started a gardening route in West L.A., brought his brother up, sponsored him as as a family member/employee. Fast forward a few generations and they have an empire of businesses; restaurants, bars, insurance offices, salons. Lots of kids through college have become professionals. La familia Galvan. ... a genuine American success story.
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Did you know that non-US citizens can serve in our military? I know for a fact that Filipino nationals served in the US Navy, and probably still do. I knew some when I was in. (And they are mean/tough DIs in boot camp!) It's a pathway to citizenship for them, if they choose. I'm sure there are restrictions about who can serve.
We gave a sad history of how we've treated foreigners who joined our military. I've seen PTSD take down friends of mine, lost track as they disappeared into the din. Mental health is a big problem. One successful vet I met dealt with his pain by smoking pot. Doesn't lessen the pain, he said, it just takes it from here to here - and moved his hand from in front of his eyes to the side of his head and out a tad. But be could live that way.
The Republican Party is great at marching off to war, but it doesn't want to deal with the aftermath.
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No surprise there. There was overt racism in the 40s. I would expect Filipinos to have difficulty getting benefits in those days. When I was in, I doubt that was a problem (80s). It's all very bureaucratic and regimented today. But that certainly wasn't always the case.
