Is being a dual citizen unethical?

Question

I mean, how can you be loyal to one State and at the same time owe allegiance to another country? Is it true that "No man can serve two masters"?

Answer 1

Heck no! Let's say I want to get a dual citizenship in Canada to support my family in Alberta; am I doing this because I want to serve Canada over the U.S, or even the other way 'round? Of course not, I think. I'm doing it to serve what I believe in.

And the most loyal people I know are the ones who regularly question themselves and their country; as a great man once said, those who respect freedom question it. As long as we are true blue patriots, we've gotta keep asking why we're living in such a great country, and double-check every decision, regardless of who makes it. For when we don't, well... Anyhow, just my two cents.

Answer 2

hhmm..tricky..i guess it's a matter of choice & being honest with yourself..if you feel you owe your life to where you are now then by all means be naturalized but if you feel more inclined to where you were born then why even think about changing nationalities? if the 2 countries have been friends for a long time,why not have the best of both worlds? if they look like they'd fight anytime soon,pick one quick! you can always be a double-blade spy.. >:D löl ~~ i don't think it's actually unethical.. it just raises eyebrows among other people because the ones with dual citizenships have the best of both worlds.. yet again there's pros & cons to it like everything else.. just don't join the military & steer clear of the political world then you'll be fine..

Answer 3

Basically, NO.

Few people will ever get into a situation where loyalties to two different nations ever comes into conflict.

Now, if you get into a position where such a conflict of interest is likely to happen (say, dual US/French nationality, and you get a diplomatic job where you'll be posted in/dealing with the EU), renouncing one nationality might be the right thing to do... but unless you work or serve in sensitive areas where the greater interests of a country are at stake, what's the problem?

Answer 4

Nope. It is the right way of life nowaday as long as u are not a traitor to your country or sell your own country mate's hardwork to other countries so that their MNC could survive instead ours.

Agree, no man could serve 2 masters at the same time however we can be flexi with our capabilities of multi-tasking :) but alway bear in mind - one mountain cannot has 2 tigers live together no matter how good the situation is.

Answer 5

if the countries are fighting you are in an awkward position, but most countries get along.

many dual citizens take pride in both places.
and were someone to move to another country they don't always necessarily leave and renounce their citizenship- they leave for work or family or higher education.
its also easier if they go to both countries on a regular basis- they are never an interloper, tourist, or foreigner they are a citizen.
and citizens are treated better than non-citizens

some have dual citizenship for monetary reason- which might be a bit unethical. England has much hirer taxes so many English celebs have US citizenship.

Answer 6

There is nothing unethical about this, particularly in the good old U.S of A. I am proud to be an American but let's face it, all of our ancestors came from another part of the world at one time or another. This is even becoming a popular belief in science about our own Native Americans. It is only natural to have pride and respect regarding you ancestors. Now...not all countries feel like this. For example: Germany does not consider place of birth or residency when determing citizinship. It is bloodline. So, although I am a 100% American citizen, as I have a very German surname, I am eligible for a German passport.

Answer 7

that is taking that statement a little too far! if you ahve good skills like being a doctor, or engineer, and can work in two different countries that need you skills, then there is nothing wrong wioth dual citizenship! in fact, the person enriches their own life by that! it certainly is not unethical! what the statement "no man can serve two masters" means, is when jesus said that we cannot place out true loyalities on both gods will, and money! or pursuing materilism!

Answer 8

I feel concern not about the morality but about the practicality. We have the problem now of what to do in international law. If you commit a crime which countryies should be involved. Right now This problem is in the news with Mohammad Abbas. We used to demand only single citizenship but it is up to the country and not the person to grant or deny citizenship. If you come from a country that considers you a citizen no matter if you live there or not it all gets murky fast.
How about triple or quadruple citizenship.

Answer 9

Yes. Foreign nationals becoming citizens of the US for example take an oath renouncing allegiance to any other country. The US does not acknowlege their original citizenship after they take that oath, and neither should they.

If they take that oath, and continue to maintain a passport/presence in their original homeland, then they are unethical, and truly not American.