I1I Practically. what the current state of affairs does is cheapen citizenship. Rather than impart all the obligations and responsibilities of being an American. it becomes merely a ticket to welfare and other Federal benefits. The history of the United States is that of immigrants. but previously individuals from diverse backgrounds accepted the obligations of citizenship in exchange for the great benefits of living in the United States as Americans. This proposed constitutional amendment restores the concept of American citizenship to that of our Founders. This legislation simply states that no child born in the United States whose mother and father do not possess citizenship or owe permanent allegiance to the United States shall be a citizen of the United States.
Identified stereotypes
Immigrants are portrayed as only wanting welfare and federal benefits, cheapening citizenship.