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by Anonymous on December 7th, 2006
A major reason for this question to come up, of course, has to do with the current Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is from Austria. There are many who wish now to amend the Constitution to allow a foreign-born President, specifically because they'd like to see Schwarzenegger fill this position.
As happy as I am to have him as Governor of my state, I would have to be opposed to allowing him or any other person with strong ties to any foreign nation be President of this one.
A state governor has very little role in the dealings between this nation and other nations. A President, on the other hand, has a great deal of influence over our nation's relationships with other countries. I want to be able to be sure, of anyone who has any power with regard to foreign policy, that his loyalty is to this country, and to no other.
If Schwarzenegger were to become President of the United States of America, and if some dispute were to occur between us and Austria, where would his loyalties be? Could we really trust him to put American interests ahead of Austrian interests?
by seaofgrass on December 6th, 2006
Depends, if they moved to America at a very young age and grew up here, then i wouldn't hold it to them. I'd only look at their agenda, their ideals and beliefs at that point
However if the candidate did not live in America or grow up in America, then i would not feel comfortable with them as PResident. I feel tgat they'd have to live in America to develop a real feel for what the country needs, whats its people needs. A bystanders opinion may seem good at first, by eliminating somme bias. but without a real connection to America, withhout struggling with the american dream, how can they understand the country, really have pride, and who's to say their decisiosn wouldn't favor their home country in some way or thye might try to model the US after another country
by unclesox on December 6th, 2006
It's not allowed. "Born In The USA" (natural born citizen) is a requirement to be U.S. president.
Arnold Schwarzenegger can be governor of my state, but he can't be President of my country. (He said happily)
Thus I have no feelings towards it.
by dreams always come true on May 7th, 2009
i think its wrong and nobody can change my mind because im a redneck.
by my2cents--Vote for Paul on February 21st, 2010
I would not like it. I have a brother in law from the czech republic and he agrees that a person not born in the USA should not be allowed to be president as the will still have allegence to their home country no matter how long they have been living in the USA.
by hemiman on December 8th, 2006
I think you should be born American to be president.
by rlyman59 on February 21st, 2010
I don't feel too good about it. I think Obama should step down.
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I'm not certain I agree but a good point and well worth the Thumbs Up.
by 23Skidoo on February 21st, 2010