I get really upset at the resident aliens who REFUSE to get citizenship out of nothing but stupid pride. I know people who spent their entire lives enjoying the benefits of living here and died as Mexican citizens. My parents came here "illegally" but paid the thousands in "penalties" after having paid taxes the entire time to finally become citizens in '87. It was one of their proudest and happiest moments. It's unfortunate that decades of red tape and a broken system allow for unappreciative people to gain instant citizenship but our veterans have to struggle. My cousin did two tours in Iraq and still hasn't been able to get his citizenship.