How would you feel if a foreign-born became head of state/govt in your country? - Page 2

Memnoch · 05-17-2004, 11:48 AM

Anyone else? I want as much feedback as possible...

John D Harris · 05-17-2004, 02:09 PM

In it's current form the U.S. Constitution forbids Forgein borns, from being the President. Unless there is a legal change to the U.S.Constitution It wouldn't bother me at all if a forgein born was President, because I'd be dead, my side having lost the war. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Faceman · 05-17-2004, 02:18 PM

I'd have no problem with that as long as he/she is right for the job and has lived in the country long enough to understand the people (and I'm not talking about language only

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johnny · 05-17-2004, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by John D Harris:
In it's current form the U.S. Constitution forbids Forgein borns, from being the President. Unless there is a legal change to the U.S.Constitution It wouldn't bother me at all if a forgein born was President, because I'd be dead, my side having lost the war. [img]smile.gif[/img]

You never know. A few changes here and there, and before you know it you have a president named Schwarzenegger. would that be a problem for you ?

Zero Alpha · 05-17-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
You never know. A few changes here and there, and before you know it you have a president named Schwarzenegger. would that be a problem for you ?

OMG Demolition Man was true, Everybody run, save yourself!

more seriously, i dont care who becomes PM over here, so long as he does a better job than blair. not really stringent qulifications though, as there are a whole lot of people better than blair.

Spelca · 05-17-2004, 06:28 PM

There are rules when you can run for parliament or president... so if they're obeyed and the person was elected, why not.

Skunk · 05-17-2004, 07:02 PM

Either you're a citizen of a country or not.
Frankly, I have no problem with it.

Afterall, under the current system (in most countries), there is nothing to stop someone who was born in the country but left as baby (spending most of their adult life abroad) from returning to stand for election as leader of their country.

So why not a foreign born individual who has spent most of their adult life in their adopted country? To allow them citizenship but deny them the same rights as other citizens seems rather unfair to me.

dplax · 05-17-2004, 07:04 PM

I would have no problems with it. If he/she chose to become a citizen of the country and went through the whole legal process and became a citizen then he/she should get the same rights as "normal" citizens.

The Hierophant · 05-17-2004, 07:05 PM

Because no one shares my consciousness, everyone is a foreigner. Likewise, because we use the same organic compounds to build our bodies, everyone is family... so, it makes no difference to how I feel. If I like and trust the person, they can lead me. If not, I'll lead myself.

[ 05-17-2004, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ]

Thoran · 05-17-2004, 07:46 PM

She's a Gandhi/Nassar (sp?)... it was ordained, now India just needs to get used to the idea. Of course that wouldn't fly in the US because she only married into the family, but apparently over there the folks a bit more flexible on such matters.

[ 05-18-2004, 07:43 AM: Message edited by: Thoran ]

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John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,577	In it's current form the U.S. Constitution forbids Forgein borns, from being the President. Unless there is a legal change to the U.S.Constitution It wouldn't bother me at all if a forgein born was President, because I'd be dead, my side having lost the war. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

05-17-2004, 02:18 PM	#13
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 43 Posts: 2,248	I'd have no problem with that as long as he/she is right for the job and has lived in the country long enough to understand the people (and I'm not talking about language only ) __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

05-17-2004, 06:28 PM	#16
Spelca Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: From Slovenia, in Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 931	There are rules when you can run for parliament or president... so if they're obeyed and the person was elected, why not. __________________ At one time or another there will be a choice: you or the wall. (J. Winterson)

05-17-2004, 07:04 PM	#18
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 40 Posts: 5,577	I would have no problems with it. If he/she chose to become a citizen of the country and went through the whole legal process and became a citizen then he/she should get the same rights as "normal" citizens. __________________

05-17-2004, 07:02 PM	#17
Skunk Banned User Join Date: September 3, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 63 Posts: 1,463	Either you're a citizen of a country or not. Frankly, I have no problem with it. Afterall, under the current system (in most countries), there is nothing to stop someone who was born in the country but left as baby (spending most of their adult life abroad) from returning to stand for election as leader of their country. So why not a foreign born individual who has spent most of their adult life in their adopted country? To allow them citizenship but deny them the same rights as other citizens seems rather unfair to me.

05-17-2004, 07:05 PM	#19
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 43 Posts: 2,860	Because no one shares my consciousness, everyone is a foreigner. Likewise, because we use the same organic compounds to build our bodies, everyone is family... so, it makes no difference to how I feel. If I like and trust the person, they can lead me. If not, I'll lead myself. [ 05-17-2004, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ] __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!

05-17-2004, 07:46 PM	#20
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	She's a Gandhi/Nassar (sp?)... it was ordained, now India just needs to get used to the idea. Of course that wouldn't fly in the US because she only married into the family, but apparently over there the folks a bit more flexible on such matters. [ 05-18-2004, 07:43 AM: Message edited by: Thoran ]

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