For all the fear mongering on the right about what this country is becoming, I don't see any outrage about revoking citizenship for persons born in the United States. This is obviously anti-immigrant rhetoric, and exposes even more the racism of certain members of the right. Why, for instance, are the only examples ever really spoken about Mexicans. The "anchor babies", as they are called, never refer to Canadians or the Irish.
But this repeal of the 14th amendment would cause all sorts of problems. What if your father is American and your Mother is Canadian (though applying for citizenship) and you're born? You're not an American according to them. My parents were both born here, but my Grandmother wasn't. She didn't get her citizenship (she was on permanent work visas) till I was in college. My Grandparents on my father's side were both born here, but I'm not sure about my Great Grandparents. Where exactly do I draw the line? When does my citizenship stop being in question? (of course, these are the same people who question Barack Obama for being born in Hawaii and honestly think he's Kenyan)
I don't think these questions are out of line. If your parents aren't citizens, and you can't be a citizen even if you're born here, you could feasibly deport me. I who have paid taxes, voted in elections, and can't speak a lick of Spanish might have to go to Mexico?
If it means I don't have to pay off my student loans, I'll consider it.
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