The Department of Homeland Security is considering a reality TV show where legal immigrants compete for accelerated U.S. citizenship. The show, pitched as "The American," would include cultural challenges and culminate in the winner being sworn in on the Capitol steps. Critics argue that this proposal trivializes the significant challenges and processes involved in obtaining citizenship, which often takes decades. The idea has sparked outrage, with many viewing it as disrespectful to those following legal immigration pathways.
Obtaining American citizenship is a serious matter, not fodder for lowbrow entertainment. This idea should have been nixed from the start.
Most native-born Americans likely have no idea how difficult it is to become a citizen through legal channels.
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