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The US is headed for a similar system:

- Class A : US citizen, registered voter, passed scrutiny level for Global Entry, gun license, or security clearance. Gets to use fast lane at airport security. Eligible for national security related jobs.

- Class B: US citizen, registered voter, not approved for Global Entry or gun license. Gets to vote.

- Class C: US citizen, non registered voter. Gets to live in US permanently, but can't currently vote. Can hold most jobs.

- Class D: US citizen, felony conviction. Cannot vote, ineligible for many jobs, cannot serve on jury or hold public office.

- Class F: US permanent resident. Cannot vote, ineligible for many jobs.

- Class G: Non-US citizen with temporary visa. Cannot vote, jobs limited or work prohibited, behavior monitored by ICE and CBP.

- Class H: Illegal alien. Deport on sight.



Although you mention a hierarchy of benefits, the criteria to move up or down is not currently dependent on your political views or opinion.

For instance, global entry is dependent on being a member of The Democratic or Republican Party, and you won't be removed from it if you switch voter representation.

That's the main problem with China's system: they're changing your rights based on how compliant you are with the Communist Party's agenda.


I was in classes G and subsequently F before moving to B (no interest in A).

Would much prefer any of those to class D from what I know.




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