Reflections on Naturalization: Concerns of Naturalized Citizens
By
JumpCrisscross
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article reflects on the author's naturalization experience in the United States and the concerns of naturalized citizens about defending the country's laws potentially jeopardizing their status.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI remember a tenderhearted judge got emotional as the room full of immigrants swore the Oath of Allegiance.
One girl had a question: “So Chris can never be president?”
To become Americans, we promised to defend the laws of the United States. What if defending them now puts our status at risk?
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