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I read that I have to attach to the U.S. Constitution to become a US citizen. What parts of my native heritiage do I give up?
I want to become a U.S. citizen, but in order to get U.S. citizenship, I read that I have to “attach to the U.S. Constitution.” While I do want to be a U.S. citizen, I love my native country and I don’t want to give up my customs and my love of my home when I become a citizen of the U.S. What do I have to give up and what does it mean to attach to the U.S. Constitution?
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When you attach to the U.S. Constitution, you agree to defend and support the values and principles stated in the Constitution. Those values include things like individual rights, and freedoms. It includes the freedom of religion and the freedom to live without discrimination. You have to agree to defend the United States against all other countries, including your native country, in the case of war or terrorist threat. You do not have to give up your customs though. The United States values customs from other cultures and religions. It is the patchwork of these customs which makes the communities in the United States rich. Everyone is encouraged to continue to honor their cultural traditions, as long as they do not threaten the health and welfare of anyone.
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Posted by Christine Callahan on 25 Jan 2010
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