Re: Constitution and Contract [Was: CIA & FBI]

[Paul Schauble <pls@crl.com>]

On Sun, 1 May 1994, Black Unicorn wrote:

> I've often felt that the solution to this problem is that citizenship
> should not be given by birth. Everyone, whether born in the US or abroad,
> should have to go through roughly the present process to be granted
> citizenship. I'm explicitly including required study of US history and
> taking an oath to support the Constitution.
>  
>     ++PLS
> <-
> 
> So what protections does a minor have before he or she passes the "test"?

Same as minors who are resident aliens have now. That's quite a lot.

> 
> Will a passport be issued to a non-citizen?
> 
No. They would be treated as minors and could travel abroad only when 
accompanied by a citizen who is taking responsibility for them. Much like 
minors at present.

Yes, it's inconvenient for these new non-citizens. It's supposed to be. I 
agree with Heinlein that citizenship should be earned.

    ++PLS