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54. thanx for that list.

Reply to Erich Bloodaxe BSN (Reply #34)

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Birthright Citizenship in the United States, support or oppose it? [View all] CreekDog Aug 2015 OP

Neither. I'm indifferent to it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #1

so it's all about you? CreekDog Aug 2015 #2

Yes, my opinion is all about me and the world I experience. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #8

i'd respect your opinion if you were courageous enough to post it CreekDog Aug 2015 #13

I don't care IS my opinion. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #18

then you don't care if your citizenship is retroactively revoked correct? CreekDog Aug 2015 #19

Whatever. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #22

Revoking citizenship can never happen. AngryAmish Aug 2015 #30

List of denaturalized former citizens of the United States Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #37

There is a legal concept known as void ab initio AngryAmish Aug 2015 #45

We're in agreement. I was just qualifying the absolute that citizenship cannot be revoked. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #49

Oh that depends who takes power CreekDog Aug 2015 #74

For the moment, I'm generally supportive, but LWolf Aug 2015 #3

I was originally going to word the first choice CreekDog Aug 2015 #7

How would you expand it? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #15

That would be start. ZombieHorde Aug 2015 #59

I guess I was thinking about LWolf Aug 2015 #25

+1 Be great to be able to live anywhere you wanted, wouldn't it? Live and Learn Aug 2015 #70

Not completely alone. :) nt LWolf Aug 2015 #73

Yeah, I think most of our laws should apply to everyone Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #11

I like the way you think, LWolf. nt ZombieHorde Aug 2015 #60

The word nation came to English from the Old French word nacion, which in turn originates Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #4

I want birthright citizenship eliminated Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #5

It's a constitution issue JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #6

it's an issue if candidates are running on making changes to it CreekDog Aug 2015 #9

Good luck to them. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #12

wait, you said you don't care what happens CreekDog Aug 2015 #17

Both my parents were citizens. I didn't become a citizen through 'birthright geography'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #20

in other words, because you think you couldn't be affected by any change CreekDog Aug 2015 #23

No, because I don't think that change affects anyone who actually EXISTS now. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #26

Oh, and btw Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #28

Wise decision dumbcat Aug 2015 #36

Do you think the govt. should be able to deport non-citizens who commit serious crimes? n/t pnwmom Aug 2015 #44

And my candidate is running on a JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #47

support with great enthusiasm and pride nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #10

I honestly don't know. I'd be interested to hear arguments for and against it. Marr Aug 2015 #14

Not voting, as I don't live in America; but on the face of it, it seems unfair not to give LeftishBrit Aug 2015 #16

I passed because I support the 14th amendment and oppose racist code language. Agnosticsherbet Aug 2015 #21

Not sure...why do most civlized countries not have it? ~nt~ b.durruti Aug 2015 #24

Do you have a list of countries who do not have it? Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #27

Google says 30 out of 194 countries have it. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #29

List them. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #31

Well, since you're too lazy to google yourself, and I'm apparently your google slave, here they are. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #34

For someone who doesn't care, you sure put a lot of effort into this Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #40

I said 30 out of 194 have it, you said 'list them'. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #42

Oh, and btw, it's off to ignore for you too, toodles. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #43

thanx for that list. leveymg Aug 2015 #54

here's a good diary on it--the OP is a GENIUS! geek tragedy Aug 2015 #35

Nice Work! Xipe Totec Aug 2015 #38

Universal birthright citizenship generally only exists in the Americas. Xithras Aug 2015 #39

civilized? Oh my, we've got a live one here, folks. nt geek tragedy Aug 2015 #33

That's going to get you on ignore alcibiades_mystery Aug 2015 #56

Neither, I'm ambivalent. Could argue either side. KittyWampus Aug 2015 #32

Pizza! Katashi_itto Aug 2015 #41

You should lose your citizenship when you hit your first million. rug Aug 2015 #46

Errrrr...What? Adrahil Aug 2015 #55

Strongly support, the history of our country indicates any other situation leads directly to TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #48

The legislators who passed the 14th Amendment did not intend Snobblevitch Aug 2015 #50

I also believe it should be couple with citizenship for their parents! napi21 Aug 2015 #51

Your son and DIL are incorrect. kiva Aug 2015 #53

Italy is such a gracious and welcoming place Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #58

I've known several women (extended family) who flew here while pregnant Syzygy321 Aug 2015 #52

Lots of so-called Democrats showing their ass on this...Trump is trolling both parties alcibiades_mystery Aug 2015 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author RandiFan1290 Aug 2015 #72

I support the 14th Amendment struggle4progress Aug 2015 #61

you have to ask? spanone Aug 2015 #62

look at the poll results, 18 folks saying no to birthright citizenship CreekDog Aug 2015 #65

sad.... guess you did have to ask. spanone Aug 2015 #66

:( yes, very sad CreekDog Aug 2015 #67

19 now spanone Aug 2015 #68

Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #69

That's BS Renew Deal Aug 2015 #78

I only say no for one specific reason Reter Aug 2015 #76

May be debatable. moondust Aug 2015 #63

Who opposes this...or is even neutral? Conservatives? nt LexVegas Aug 2015 #64

So does that mean President Donald Trump can yuiyoshida Aug 2015 #71

definitely support it, on practical grounds treestar Aug 2015 #75

What is a viable alternative? alarimer Aug 2015 #77

I have a provisional birth certificate Generic Other Aug 2015 #79