Absolute bullshit. Go F off this unhappy 4th of july weekend.

violent is the key word here. How many were criminals dealing drugs, burglary, fraud, dangerous unlicensed work, human trafficking, or other crimes we DON'T know about?

PS: by definitial any illegal entry automatically makes them a criminal too.

I always did feel like everyone having to stand up to recite some pledge was indoctrination and cult behavior. They made KIDS do this, by the way.

If you want to foster patriotism, trust, and loyalty, a ritual pledge every day isn't it. It's just cringe.