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Should people be able to choose what country to live in? Should people be able to choose what country to live in?
Yes, unconditionally- choice of citizenship should be a universal right Yes, unconditionally- choice of citizenship should be a universal right
Yes, conditionally- people have the right to choose where they live based on heritage or culture Yes, conditionally- people have the right to choose where they live based on heritage or culture
No, the choice of assigning citizenship should be down to the state No, the choice of assigning citizenship should be down to the state
State citizenship is an outdated concept State citizenship is an outdated concept
Borders are unjust- a form of apartheid on a global scale Borders are unjust- a form of apartheid on a global scale
Blood citizenship should always take precedent over jus soli Blood citizenship should always take precedent over jus soli
Mass movement undermines cultural identity Mass movement undermines cultural identity
High-performing economies would see flooding from opportunists High-performing economies would see flooding from opportunists
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Should people be able to choose what country to live in?
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Yes, conditionally- people have the right to choose where they live based on heritage or culture

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Blood citizenship should always take precedent over jus soli

Birthright citizenship is prone to exploitation, and long overdue for a revision. This is particularly so in the US where its inclusion is unique and bizarre contrasted against the citizenship policies of most other 1st world countries.
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