Anent the 'Starship Troopers' scenario: it was all military, just some of the jobs did not involve combat. And a 'term' was elastic, determined by what was happening vis-a-vis everyone else in the known universe. Many times, citizenship would be defined as a piece of real estate small enough to hold you, if enough of you could be found to make the deal. And citizenship was not granted until that term was served successfully and you were no longer in service.

The caveat I would offer to the Legion Etrangere idea would be they would not be allowed to serve within the US but in a TO outside, protecting our interests.
All in all, I agree with that scenario. Our country would be served by a voluntary force, and governed and protected by those who had made the necessary commitment to prove their worthiness. As RAH stated, some were not worthy but they had done the necessary.

Let's see. It's Border Patrol. Although a case could be made for 'boarder' as in a person with piratical intent. But, it does need to be capitalized.

Filled with cool-aid. That way they have some flavor when the boarder patrol are overrun, I mean who wants just water to drink when you can have flavored water? We have to treat the illegals good.

Or perhaps they have a whole lot of foresight.

If things continue down the road we are on then the government will need a body of people willing to blindly follow instruction and do so without hesitation regardless of the order. Most Americans are not like this, so where do they get them?

Perhaps this is being done with much foresight. I hope not, but its something that has to be considered.

I entirely agree. I was merely thinking of a way to "manage" the current rush of illegal immigrants in a way that would, in the end, profit this country. Surely even the startup costs would be less than those of maintaining detention facilities and processing deportations.

I have long been an advocate for the availability of government service for several purposes. We have young people floundering under student loan debts at the moment. Why not give them a chance to "work it off" and gain a valuable entry on their resume in the process. Again, it will profit all far more than the current liens and foreclosures which are costing a fortune and yielding, for the most part, nothing.

As far as voting, serving on juries, etc., I believe every American should be required, perhaps during high school, to take and pass the citizenship test given to every immigrant who applies for citizenship. At present we have people voting, serving on juries, even holding public office....who haven't the faintest idea of what they are doing.

I have mentioned this possibility earlier and will again. How many of you have read "Starship Troopers"? It dealt with a global government in which one had to perform several years of government service in order to be recognized as a "citizen" with the right to vote, etc. The protagonist in the novel joins the military, but it is made clear that a number of other options are available (e.g. for those not physically fit to serve in the military or what have you).

I suggest a similar option for illegal aliens. Keep in mind that many have been working in various agricultural jobs, etc. for generations--these are not lazy people or people unwilling to work. There is a lot that needs to be done in this country which is not being done--e.g. rebuilding aging infrastructure (which was in many cases originally built by a Depression-era government program) and yes, the military. How about a Foreign Legion-style military unit that secures our borders and just might someday be sent in to put the drug barons' private armies out of business?

I propose a sort of foreign legion for illegal immigrants, including, but not limited to, military service. Those willing to sign up and serve honorable for five years are, at the end of that time, granted citizenship. By then they will know English, have marketable job skills, and have a track record of behaving themselves. Those who do not behave themselves will be sent home immediately.

At least SOME of the people illegally crossing our southern border are people fleeing nations where the corrupt and the looters have taken over. They could be an asset to this country. Let's see if they are willing to prove themselves so.

By the way, I would offer the same option to Canadians who sneak over the border regularly--around here, half of the logging crews are Canadian "visitors".

Of course it is! All of it. Even the reactions, or lack thereof, of Congress. Wusses.

This stunt by the Democrats may lead to unintended consequences. One group of Moochers may become angry at the importation of a new group of moochers. Clay Jenkins, the Dallas County judge, has stepped forward and invited several thousand into Dallas County. Needless to say, many minorities are upset. Many are saying the judges actions are merely an audition for a higher appointment in the Obama administration. He will raise his visibility to the national leaders and won't be here when the bills are due.

so they get here. once here they will not get an education and even if they do there are no jobs since the government has driven so much industry out of the country. they will ultimately migrate to the ghettos and drugs and gangs. a new set of criminals will have developed. I guess the government that is allowing all of this to take place has no foresight. but then government never has had any. what a way to go.

The US is the "Field of Dreams". IF we build it, they will come. Or maybe, "Ease his pain."

I cannot help thinking this influx of juveniles is a planned Dog and Pony Show for the 2014 Midterms.

Haha, squirt guns, SUPER SOAKER squirt guns. Ooooooo!

Yea just drive or fly or walk them across the boarder. What do we have to stop them? Sarcasm intended.