I've been thinking about this idea for a very long time. I hear of all these immigrants from countries that aren't really democratic where the individuals aren't actually in danger but want to get out. They have very little to offer Canada or other countries, usually most citizens would be upset and angry that our countries are letting them in, or they would be turned away.
So why not offer any immigrants a way of skipping in line. If they meet the basic qualifications for citizenship why not allow them to skip in line and get a green card through armed service. Offer lower pay with citizenship to any immigrant wanting to jump the line, but they are committed to three years service (Minimum Canada) ro in another country.
This way the immigrants wanting Canadian citizenship bad enough can fight for their democratic rights and freedoms. In many countries military service is mandatory why not give immigrants the choice of military service in exchange for citizenship. If the immigrant goes awol simply deport them.
Also if the country is worried about spies place immigrants from certain countries in conflicts where they aren't a threat. Such as putting a Chinese National in Afghanistan. Not to mention screen the immigrants for any signs of ulterior motives.
But wouldn't it make sense to give some immigrants the right and ability to fight for their freedoms and the country they want to immigrate too? Not to mention the Governments could cheap out on certain things that they would have to give citizens. It would enable countries with the ability to hire an affordable soldier that will fight to the death for your country. What could possibly be a down side?
Another plus would be having soldiers who speak tons of different languages. They could be utalized in many different ways to help a countries armed forces.
It was just pointed out that the US has started such a program. Do you think other countries should?
-JC7
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