My recollection of this case is that a man of foreign birth was living II this country. but was not patriotic enough to apply for citizenship In the United States. He wanted all the benefits of living In the United States except the performance of the duties of citizenship. which he declined to accept. and when he was drafted he paid another man $300 to take his place as a substitute. Under the law at that time. being a foreigner. he was not subject to draft. Now. does the gentleman think he has any equities in his behalf at this time. to come in and get money from the Government which he paid to the Government. his legal rights having expired. and set up as a reason for it that he was not patriotic enough before the war or for more than twenty years after the war to become naturalized. but that he declined to accept the duties of citizenship?
Identified stereotypes
Foreigners are not patriotic and only want benefits without duties.