i think it is time that the brits got a bit more back bone on this subject generally. it's time to stop feeling guilty and PC about the whole colonial times. Get assertive and extablish identity before it is too late.
one of the strangest things i can't get my head around is the fact that a person has a right to live in britain, carry the british passport AND fight against british forces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that used to be called treason... what happened?????
anybody who fights against their country's forces in a war must be branded a treasoner and hanged as is the law in the UK, or booted out the country as well as all family and associates and never allowed to return. to me treason is the biggest form of treachery there is.... i think for most people it is the same. so what is going on???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-07 04:23:33
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answered by sofiarose 4
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Citizenship is a BIRTHright. That is, you have a right to citizenship in the country of your birth. To gain citizenship in any other country is a PRIVILEGE.
Having said that, I think that once granted, it should be just the same as the natural-born citizen with the only exception being which offices a person can run for. In America, we have a requirement that the President and Vice-President have to be native-born, but as you know from California's example, a governor does not have to be, nor does a Senator or Member of Congress, as far as I know. I'm not aware of any other differences in the law between naturalized and native-born, but there may be in the case of treason.
A citizen has a right to vote, and to speak out on matters influenced by the vote or influencing the vote. Basically, in the US, that is described as "free speech," on the theory that everything is about politics in some way, or that we all have such a right irrespective of politics. But at the very least, a citizen should logically be entitled to speak out on issues affecting the vote he has the right to exercise.
As to the "traditional Christian fabric," you have put your finger on why there is a US Constitution and Bill of Rights. We do not institutionalize the Christian religion, and I think we are very wise not to do so. If I dared make any recommendations to such a cradle of civilization as Great Britain, I would recommend you write yourself a true Freedom of Religion law. And prove it by ending the practice of supporting the Anglican Church with taxes.
2006-11-07 03:06:44
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answered by auntb93again 7
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2014-09-26 23:54:49
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answered by Anonymous
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I can only totally agree with you . How can these same people just look at themselves when they claim they are from a nationality or a country in which they live but can only discredit and run down.
2006-11-07 02:56:10
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answered by talkingformydog 4
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This is an ubiquitous problem not new to a great number of countries in this world.People forget to act as Romans while in Rome.Can't help.It is a small world.
2006-11-07 02:54:50
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answered by seshu 4
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Citizenship is a privelige not a right. However, it has NOTHING to do with any religion, Christian or otherwise. Citizenship depends on the individual fulfilling their responsibilities in order to earn their rights. You don't get one without the other. Well, they do, but they shouldnt.
2006-11-07 02:56:49
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answered by scotslad60 4
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Absolutely - though I'm not sure that 'the Christian fabric of our society' is appropriate considering the multi-faith nature of our society.
2006-11-07 02:57:31
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answered by ttreasures2000 2
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If you are born in the USA it's a right. If you immigrate LEGALLY it is a privilege. Born to illegal immigrants should NOT be a privilege...they are breaking the law same as their parents.
2006-11-07 02:53:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Wow! Both a Christian and a believer in Tarot. Good luck in Purgatory.
2006-11-07 02:59:03
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answered by Anonymous
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It should be a privilege and yes it should be removed after doing any criminal activity. They should be sent back to their own country as soon as they do anything wrong.
2006-11-07 02:57:52
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answered by Jo 5
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