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Bajahowodd
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Actually, the US is among very few nations that bestow automatic citizenship to those born here, regardless of the nationality of, or the legal status
of the parents. Anyone who watches the news will know that there has been a major kerfuffle involving zealots who want to change the 14th amendment of
the US Constitution, to eliminate that benefit. Interestingly, as time passes, more and more, especially, mainstream Republicans are distancing
themselves from that notion.
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BajaBlanca
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Bajahowodd = I think nowadays almost every country allows for automatic citizenship if you are born there. I looked it up and a very few either
don't or place restrictions on those wanting to NATURALIZE (China, Korea, Singapore) ...
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The Gull
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I have a number of acquaintences who just use their Cal Driver's License. Border guys tell them that it has holograms and harder to fake, so it's
good for the crossing.
Last year, friends from Chicago and Tampa used just THEIR driver's licenses.
Screw the passport threats.
Tell the customs guy you are going to the US to build a Mosque at Ground Zero in New York and you want to be welcomed to the White House for Ramadan,
next year. I'm sure that HLS team will let you cross, knowing that you can refer to our President's position on Muslims.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Bajahowodd = I think nowadays almost every country allows for automatic citizenship if you are born there. I looked it up and a very few either
don't or place restrictions on those wanting to NATURALIZE (China, Korea, Singapore) ... |
Actually, I was trolling for a specific purpose. I know what you found. Just wondered if any others would take the bait. Cable news and talk radio has
been rampant on this topic, feeding misinformation about it. Using the angle that changing the 14th amendment would bring us in line with everyone
else. Thanks.
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Cypress
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Bajahowodd, Trolling for a specific purpose? And that would be?
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Marc
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Yes you can return to US without a passport, but why not just get one? Even my small grandchildren have passports. I think one can be rushed in a few
days for an extra fee.
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
Bajahowodd = I think nowadays almost every country allows for automatic citizenship if you are born there. I looked it up and a very few either
don't or place restrictions on those wanting to NATURALIZE (China, Korea, Singapore) ... |
Not so! Better check your facts!
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BajaBlanca
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Enlighten me, Marc....I wd really like to know what countries don't allow you to be a citizen if you are born there. That way, in my next lifetime,
I'll be sure NOT to have my kids there 
I was born in NY and could not naturalize my Brazilian born kid American automatically 'cause I had lived abroad too long after I turned 18. By about
a week. To say I was bummed is putting it lightly. So, I can't imagine what I would have done had he not been able to be Brazilian nor American.
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