January 06, 2012
citizenship
The Economist has an article about multiple citizenships. I would argue against it. As an individual, you may represent a diversity of countries but one is dominant over the others. This country is the one you hold your loyalty to, identify with, and would protect with your life. I was recently joking with a friend about Canadians. Canadians never let anyone traveling with them doubt who they are. They may talk like Americans but just look at their clothes and property, the maple leaf is somewhere apparent.
In terms of security, I would be more worried about those who carried multiple passports. Why would they need them? Some may argue, practicalities of travel but seriously, a visa isn't that troublesome or that expensive for an experienced traveler. You should petition your government for better relations with that country!
I also argue that patriotism is still important. It represents what your true feelings are about a country. Do you support its laws and basic values? When you go overseas, do you represent this country? Ask the Canadians, they know what it means to represent!
Posted by azileretsis at January 6, 2012 12:27 PM
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