Immigrants and participation in the host nation's army

Nadia replied back to me and directed me to the above site. I am afraid I do not buy into the counter argument. I am a minority here in the United Kingdom, and I have direct experience of what you face in terms of discrimination and racism. Please do not try to tell me that your victimisation is bigger than mine. That is utter and total rot. And for that matter, I have also lived and worked in the USA and have faced discrimination there as well.

Secondly, you have to make up your mind whether you are Arab or American. You cannot be both when it comes to an existential fight. This IS a binary choice, Nadia, and by your words, you have clearly said that you are Arab. But if that is indeed the case, then while you have indeed a right to express your opinion, you also have a right to hear opinions that say that your opinion is not applicable in cases of AMERICANS wanting to join the AMERICAN army. Or perhaps what’s the point of a non-American advising Americans against joining their own army?

You also seem to have forgotten the oath you took to the US constitution. Remember that? And the governance of the US constitution drives from the government to the citizens. In return for security and the state, the country may require you and your body to help defend it from attacks and go to war if the Commander in Chief so decides.

You obviously did not take the time to read about the Nisei nor the Black regiments in the US Army. I strongly suggest you go read up on those two episodes of discriminated people joining the US Army. They also had people who hated the Nisei and the blacks for joining the US Army but frankly, I believe that it was the Japanese and Black American soldier’s contribution which helped in reduction of discrimination. But opinions like yours will not help reduce the discrimination. And this not a free speech matter, it’s a question of civic rights and responsibilities.

When Indians came to the UK, they were discriminated against, and now they are valued members of society, earning even higher than the majority population and having a good solid position in society. That was because we all decided to be part of the British Nation. Not to create a little India inside Great Britain.

Very disappointing!