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October 03, 2006
End "Automatic" Citizenship!
From the crypto-Libertarian, (but officially Republican) U.S.Representative Ron Paul: End "Automatic" Citizenship!
"I’ve introduced legislation", says Paul, "that would amend the Constitution and end automatic birthright citizenship. The 14th amendment was ratified in 1868, on the heels of the Civil War. The country, especially the western territories, was wide open and ripe for homesteading. There was no welfare state to exploit, and the modern problems associated with immigration could not have been imagined.
Our founders knew that unforeseen problems with our system of government would arise, and that’s precisely why they gave us a method for amending the Constitution. It’s time to rethink birthright citizenship by amending the 14th amendment."
Well, now. I guess I would agree that the modern notion of citizenship today means in reality "what's in it for me?" As in, what goodies can I receive from the politicos in exchange for my vote? And in return? You and/or your progeny have to be cannon fodder and tax doners when required.
Some bargain eh? No thanks.
Posted by Ali Massoud at October 3, 2006 10:45 AM
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