The article referred to comments made about the Bill of Rights. The arguments in the replies I read were referring to the Constitution (First lines) and the Bill of Rights. I was confused when the 14th ammendment was brought up by a couple of posters. I was merely pointing out that, as you put it, OBVIOUSLY only the first TEN ammendments belong under the title "Bill Of Rights". So why bring in the 14th, etc?
I would like to know why we ask immigrants to become citizens if they are entitled to the same rights as citizens? What would be their incentive? Just to be able to vote? ILLEGAL aliens are able to do THAT already.
To: Gumption
"...I would like to know why we ask immigrants
to become citizens if they are entitled to the same rights as citizens?
What would be their incentive?..."
# 135 by susangirl
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We don't ask them to become citizens.
They ask for the favor of citizenship.
The reason they ask for citizenship is the opportunity to enjoy their rights.
Historically, governments infringe upon a man's rights.
People come here because they believe that they deserve better.