This question has been really bothering me lately. I am an American who adores England. Someday, I plan on moving there and becoming a citizen there because I think I am more English than American. I certainly act more British. Are you considered a traitor if you are an American who decides that she just doesn't fit into America and decides to become a British citizen?
2006-10-29 11:42:03 · 14 answers · asked by Erica L 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I guess it depends on why and how you leave the US. You are just leaving because you like the UK. No problem with that.
Now if you're some liberal sour puss that publicly states they are seeking asylum in Canda (or some other place), because the US has become a fascist state or whatever, then that person would be a traitor.
I could certainly see living in another country, especially western europe, but giving up my American citizenship? I don't think I could do that. But whatever works for you is good.
2006-10-29 11:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Definitely not! People have the right to have dual nationality and that is not being a traitor, its a choice that you can make.
Though I would say that you have a problem if you cannot embrace your own nationality, culture and history. You should be able to appreciate what your upbringing has taught you and the good things that being american brings to you (and I'm not even american! this applies to any country). Some people are obsessed with an illusion of being something, probably you have an idea of being british that doesn't even fit with the real 'britishness'. I think you should try coming to England for a while and see if your expectations are fulfilled; it would make you appreciate your american roots too.
2006-10-29 12:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Talancon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can only be a traitor by aiding or assisting an enemy state. The United Kingdom has not been an enemy state since 1815.
In fact, the US permits dual & even multiple citizenship. So you can become a British subject & still keep your US passport.
2006-10-29 11:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
MLaw was incorrect. When you are a (born) U.S. Citizen you cannot take citizenship in another country unless you give up your american citizenship. If you are an Immigrant however, you may retain citizenship of you origin country and be a american citizen too. What a country we live in.
2006-10-29 12:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't personally consider you a traitor. That is just like moving to another state if you don't like the state you are in (me me!!!)...
I say if you like it better there, go for it! You need to be happy you know?!
2006-10-29 11:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe that its a personal thing. If you want to move to England, then your free to go. Even though a lot of people would probably disagree with me; " I say, Go and Be Blessed!"
2006-10-30 01:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is only a traitor if that other country is openly in conflict against the US.
2006-10-29 11:45:42 · answer #7 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in times of war you would be. please read up well on becoming a citizen of another nation. you could be giving up a lot.
read up on the us state department on dual citizenship, renouncing citizenship. some places and jobs ou cannot give up citizenship and then return to the usa.
read up on the immigration act at www.uscis.gov the official immig website.
2006-10-29 12:12:07 · answer #8 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not...! There are millions upon millions of American citizens living overseas.
2006-10-29 11:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by j24_bauer 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No you are not considered a traitor at all.
2006-10-29 11:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋