Why do we allow dual citizenship?

[millie61]

Originally Posted by chele123

I am American, born of American (military) parents in Scotland. When I applied for a Social Security card I had to reliquish my dual citizenship.

You can have both just because you have a SS card does not mean you have to give up citizenship

[nzrugby]

Interesting topic this, as a New Zealander the only countries whose citizens/subjects should have dual NZ/? nationality are those like the UK, Canada, Australia who have HM as head of state. It boils down to can we trust new immigrants loyalty As for Israelis I do not see why we should trust them at all after a NZ Jew helped Mossadd try to steal NZ passports then he ran home to Israel

[docwatson]

Interesting topic this, as a New Zealander the only countries whose citizens/subjects should have dual NZ/? nationality are those like the UK, Canada, Australia who have HM as head of state.

I heard a group called the Maori are making a claim to be loyal New Zealanders, but they have no British connection whatsoever!
I also heard some French Christians sank one of your boats - better watch out for them too!

Ah, doesn't this notion of nationality bring out the best in one?

[gymbuff]

Originally Posted by chicagojlo

On this I agree, the US is one of the very last countries to give citizenship in this way.

Actually no, many other countries offer birthright citizenship.