[muawiyah]

That's a gross oversimplification and idealization of what really goes on in Switzerland.

First of all, the Swiss pride themselves on having invented "multiculturalism" (presuming you can tell the difference between the three major language groups).

Secondly, there are millions of Americans who are eligible to be Swiss citizens simply because an ancestor was Swiss. Just show up at the correct Canton at the right time (usually on or near your 18th birthday) and make your declaration.

We could overrun the place if we wished ~ and that's just me and my cousins, and not a one of them speaks French!

[Fabozz]

"In other words, Switzerland is still today what the United States had been before 1861."

So the author wants us to return to the immigration policies we had in 1861? Great, I'm sold!

[Paleo Conservative]

And talking of soccer, let us recall that match in Los Angeles between Mexico and the United States in February 1998. The stands were full of Mexican flags. The fans booed The Star-Spangled Banner,

[ryanjb2]

Its time to implement a zero-immigration policy in the United States.

[Modernman]

Even if an applicant satisfies all other conditions, the local community in which he resides has the final say: it can interview the applicant and hold a public vote before naturalization is approved.

I wouldn't be in favor of something like this in the US. It seems pretty provincial. But, the Swiss have long had a reputation as being provincial.

[dennisw]

BTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[Fishing-guy]

Using their rules for US, I guess only naive Americans can decide who will become citizens. If you are a descendant of immigrants, you cannot become a citizen even if you were born in US.

[TEXOKIE]

bttt

[cyborg]

A whiter brighter America program. Just what we need! NOT

[tpaine]

--- in today's Switzerland citizenship includes the right and duty to fulfill certain functions, among which military service is very important.

It is remarkable that to this day every Swiss male over 18 must be prepared to serve in the country's citizen-army; after completing their basic training they keep their weapons at home, and refusal to perform military service is a criminal offense.


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In today's America citizenship should include the right and duty to fulfill certain functions, among which basic military service should be very important.

Every American over 18 who wants to vote should be required to serve in the country's citizen-army for a short period; after completing their basic training they would keep their assault weapons at home.

Those who refuse to perform military service would be denied the privilege of voting in State or National elections.
Voting for local dogcatchers/county clerks/mayors etc, would be permissible under this new 28th Constitutional Amendment.