In a review thread on the forum the topic has come up of a local shop denying a purchase from permanent resident.

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23062

Above is the thread that the topic came up in. I will admit I was the first one to stray from the thread topic. So I'm taking the reins (and blame I'm assuming) for this thread.

Personally I don't disagree with a shop owners right to refuse service for any reason they deem justified. And on this specific topic I have to admit I agree with their decision. Like I stated in the other thread I have never understood the whole "permanent residency" thing. Other than being a step in becoming a naturalized citizen, I don't get the appeal of becoming a permanent resident. If you love this country enough to never want to leave, why not become a citizen? Personally I see it this way, (and I do expect to get flamed for this, so feel free.), if you want all the rights, freedoms and benefits of living in this country, you should be willing to take on the responsibilities of them. I almost have to question the motive to stay here indefinitely without taking the oath of citizenship. Is it so that if things get bad you can just head back to your home country? Without feeling any obligation to protect this one?

Either way, I dont get it. I also am sure this topic may become a heated one. After stating that I would rather it be here than on a feedback thread.