Dual citizenship refers to an individual who is recognised as a national in two countries concurrently (U.S. Department of State). It exists when one applies for citizenship in a country other than the one they were born in. There has been much controversy shrouding the topic because some feel that restricting dual citizenship violates human rights, while others see it as something that would potentially dilute national identity. However, Singapore has taken a firm stand, and opposed such laws. This essay will explore both the advantages and disadvantages of dual citizenship, but contend that dual citizenship poses more as a threat than a benefit to Singapore’s society. Due to the influx of permanent residences, the demand for the consent …show more content…
Therefore, it is to be ensured that Singaporeans are loyal to their home country. Having Singapore citizens with dual citizenship means that those people have divided allegiance to two countries. This leads to another question. Do the people with dual citizenship see themselves as Singaporeans or Americans (for example)? What happens if Singapore faces a war? Who is to say that they will remain steadfast and defend Singapore? They might just flee to their “second home”. Then does this not serve as a disadvantage to citizens who were born and raised in Singapore? Albeit unlikely to happen, the safety that we experience in Singapore must not be taken for granted. Singapore needs unwavering citizens who will not abandon it when times get tough. It gives other countries the excuse to bully and look down upon Singapore. Another issue that arises which is also related to Singapore’s defense is the requirement for males with dual citizenship to serve National Service (NS). Is it still mandatory for them to serve NS even if they are living abroad? Thus, there are many complexities that need to be ironed out, should dual citizenship be allowed in
For many Canadian citizens, including Julie believe that you should only have been allowed to hold one passport from one country, in nineteen seventy seven when Canada changed their rules to, you are able to hold two passports for two different countries it caused an uproar in some particular ground and or individuals. It can be seen that Julie was very passionate about being a Canadian citizen and that she believes that being loyal to Canada was a necessary factor of being Canadian, considering this it can be concluded that Julie was patriotic, she had love and devotion for “her” country. On the contrary, certain individuals, immigrants for example, or humans with parents of different ethnic background, may disagree with this statement due to their circumstances. They may consider it a gift because they are able to live here in Canada, or they are able to see both parents, either way nationalism comes into place for both opinions. For the people who believe that dual citizenship is an intruding factor of being loyal to Canada nationalism comes into place starting with all those people who have patriotic feelings, efforts and, principles. They all have came together to form those groups, likewise, the people who do have dual citizenships. Thus, nationalism plays a fairly big role within the idea of being a true, loyal Canadian
The United States is a nation built on independence and freedom. This freedom, established through the constitution, allows American citizens to be able to participate in their government. The same constitution also restricts freedom of some Americans however. The naturalization clause amended to the constitution in 1790, forbids naturalized citizens from becoming president. Many naturalized citizens have lived in America for most of their lives and contribute to society just as much as a natural born citizen does. The naturalized clause of 1790 should be removed from the constitution so that naturalized citizens also have a chance to run for the presidency.
There are many things to consider when you think about Birthright Citizenship. I have two different perspectives on this topic that kind of pull me both ways and I do not have a strong opinion either way. My first thought is that yes if you are born within the United States then yes you should be considered legal, because you were born here and technically that is currently the only life that you know. Also, if the parents are illegal and they have a child it is not the child’s fault so therefore the child should be legal while the parents are still illegal.
I think birthright citizen should be abolished. It would be unfair to the people who work hard just to be an American Citizen. It takes a lot of process and it’s expensive. And undocumented parents coming to the U.S. and making a child that's officially an American Citizen, just because she/he was born in the U.S. soil, my opinion is that it’s unacceptable. It’s unfair for others who came in the United States illegal and applying for American Citizens, that takes years since you have to live in the U.S. for more than 4 years to be able to take the test for being an American Citizen.
Immigration and naturalization seem to be a relentless ever present concern of the American government. The immigration of different European, Jewish, Asian, and Hispanic groups during different eras of American history have continuously raised interest in how the government should balance America’s reputation for being a welcoming place where anyone can succeed, without sacrificing the economy. One group which was especially targeted and discriminated against by the legal system throughout American history was Asian immigrants. This is evident in naturalization laws, and the results of Supreme Court cases petitioned by predominantly Chinese as well as other Asian groups such as Japanese and Hindus.
When legislation on Native Americans is being made in the U.S., one of the biggest considerations that is put in it, is preserving their culture and way of life. Before they universally had citizenship within the United States, tensions were created regarding whether they would have to give up their native ways of life in order to be a citizen. This situation is similar to one little island territory today; where the denizens wish to retain their way of life, yet many of them want citizenship. American Samoa, a country between Hawaii and Australia, is a United States territory. But what is misleading about that statement, is that American Samoans, despite the territory having the prefix of “American,” are not U.S. citizens; instead they fall
The question of whether national citizenship is still relevant as a nationally-ascribed designator of membership and rights is best answered with a single word: "Depends." Within the United States, national citizenship has conferred rights and duties that remain viable hundreds of years after their creation. Outside the United States, national citizenship is essentially irrelevant.
The American Dream, a dream where one goes to the land of the free to have a successful life for them and their children. America is a place where there is liberty, opportunity, and the right to express yourself in anyway as long as you don’t violate the rights of other people. Some might associate America with the bald eagle, the American flag, or the stars. Others may talk about the colors, red, white, and blue. Beliefs that people have in America is that we are all equal to each other. We have the same rights to freely express ourselves, to practice any religion, or to protest peacefully. Being American means to be free, to have the right to govern ourselves, and to work hard for a better future.
The United States is not the only country that questions the necessity for dual citizenship. This article is surrounding the issue of dual citizenship in Canada but it highlights similar issues to those brought up in debates on this subject in the U.S. The main argument is if people with dual citizenships should receive the same treatment as a plain citizen. Choosing to live in a particular country shows one’s commitment and membership to a country. By attempting to become a citizen of another country may seem like a betrayal of the original country. This article, similar to many op-eds surrounding this issue, uses ethos to prove its point. The morals surrounding criminal activity and its consequences are stated. The argument is how people
To be an American means to be someone, who comes from any background in the United States, and can choose their own life and is able to fulfill any dream they have through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset. Most importantly, American’s must have hard work and dedication meaning that they will not stop to take a break until those people achieve what their goal is whether that is becoming a professional sports player to becoming the president. One American who fits greatly into this category is Dwayne Johnson. Dwayne Johnson wakes up almost everyday around 4:00 A.M. just to get into perfect shape so he can keep his physique and keep getting movie offers, thus, letting him live his dream. Secondly, to achieve their goal, Americans
Citizenship, one who is naturally born in America or naturalized in America have equal rights under the Unites States Constitution, responsibilities by law and responsibilities by freedom to make society a better place. Citizenship connects Americans to build from one another. In addition citizenships shows commitment in America's government.(Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities). Welcoming immigrants, abiding by the American flag and being an active member in the community will benefit everyone and become a society that fits America’s people hopes and interests together.
Second Class Citizenship should not be allowed in the United States. One reason of why Second Class Citizenship should not be allowed in the US is because many Illegal immigrants are crossing the border and by crossing the border they are cutting in front of millions of people trying to get their visa's. Over the past couple years there has been a large amount of people crossing the US border. Most of these people live in neighboring countries to the US, such as Mexico. According to bccla.org many of these people hop on a freight train that takes them to the US. But there are also people who live in a country neighboring the US and want to do it the legally way. Some wait for years to get their visa's to go to a different country to maybe see
The United States represent a freedom and new beginnings to people who seek refuge from around the world. Although there are limitations and rules to who can or cannot receive citizenship, many undocumented individuals seek the same equality as native born citizens. Yet, undocumented individuals are robbed of these opportunities as families are split and deported out the United States. I have strong for those who seek citizenship, because many of these individuals worked hard to provide for their families and seek better lives for their children. Time has a key factor in the topic of citizenship, as our view on citizenship changes allowing for different changes.
Citizenship tends to give an individual a membership in a national community. In terms of liberal democracies, it makes them have the right to; take part freely in public activities, run for an office, and the right to vote; on the other hand the individual has the obligation of paying tax. Based on the larger international community, citizenship forms a powerful media of social closure in two ways: the boundary of citizenship paves way for rich states to draw a line separating its citizens from potential immigrants who are from poor countries. In another way, it provide a base that states use to create internal boundaries that is separating citizens from foreign residents, in terms of associating some given rights and privileges with national citizenship.
The rapid advancement of society in recent years has greatly increased connectivity and communication capabilities across the globe, such as the development of the worldwide network known as the Internet. The increased connectedness between countries has also brought greater visibility to the substantial cultural differences around the world, from religious freedoms to accepted social behaviors. This global expansion has furthered the opportunity to promote the development of global citizenship, which Reysen and Katzarska-Miller (2013) defined as the embrace of cultural diversity through awareness, acceptance, and the promotion of social justice and responsibility. Global citizenship allows individuals from many cultural backgrounds to develop productive relationships by decreasing the tensions brought on by cultural differences, as well as promoting open sharing of contrasting views to develop better ideas as a group (Wang & Hoffman, 2016). Becoming a global citizen is essential to furthering societal development, improving cross-cultural communication, and promoting awareness and acceptance of different cultures.