Why do we allow dual citizenship? (FBI, work, military, terrorism)

[Oxyballids]

Hello,
I respectfully disagree with you. I think it is a great privilage for people (all people) children and adults alike to have dual citizenship. People who might not be afforded certain benifites in one country of citizenship, may now obtain these or other benefits from the other country.

[CLTKing]

Originally Posted by yayoi

I never understood this. If people want to remain loyal to their respective homelands, then they should have permanent resident status or something similar. Why give them citizenship when they can't make up their minds?

I for one have duo citizenship. I use my US passport to travel, it is easier to get in and out using it. By I also have my own passport from my native land, AND two more from my grandparents ancestry. Their countries gave me citizenship. So....it is possible to have as many passports and citizenships as possible. It is convenient. And I am in love with my four home countries, including the USA.

[alxtronics]

Originally Posted by Tom Lennox 70

OTher countries like Mexico, Israel and many Central AMerican countries may allow dual citizenship but we shouldn't. IF someone is also a citizen of another country their US citizenship should be revoekd.

A dog can't serve two masters.

Bark for yourself

[Ripley6174]

What difference would not allowing people to have dual citizenship make? That would suddenly break all bonds a person would have with the other country? It would be nothing more than a formality.

[NYCGeordie]

Originally Posted by chele123

I am American, born of American (military) parents in Scotland. When I applied for a Social Security card I had to reliquish my dual citizenship.

Applying for, and obtaining, a Social Security Card has absolutely no citizenship requirements, only legal residency and permission to work here legally is required. Further, the only way to relinquish British citizenship is to do so in the presence of a representative of the British government (consular official), don't know about everyone else but I don't see many of those hanging around at post offices in the US .

[LuckyGem]

A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.

Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.

US State Department Services Dual Nationality

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye48

I don't think we should have divided loyalties. I think any American citizen who claims allegiance to any government other than America should lose their American status. Minors should be given the same status as their parents.

you'd make a great president.

[S6Sputnik]

My dad was a Dane, my mother from the US. I was born in Denmark and was naturalized US citizen there at 3 months. I have been a dual ever since.
Denmark paid for my education, and I pay my taxes in the USA.

[Huerta-Orchard]

As the world has turned more "global" this practice is more common, nothing wrong or disloyal about it for it is the whole globe we
Must be loyal to... This will continue to occur and rather than opposing or resisting we should find more ways to make sure it is done accordingly and what more advantages/benefits we can find.
In all respect I think it is best if we not make controversy on this

[malamute]

I believe dual citizens should not just be looking for the benefits they hope to rake out of any and all of their countries they've obtained citizenship but they should also do something for their countries.

Too often it's all about what they can get not what they can do for their countries. They should pay dual taxes, have dual military service.