Sunday, June 1, 2008

We need laws like this...

The only problem is, how many self loathing Americans are there who would vote anybody in as a citizen?

The Swiss are poised to vote on whether to revive secret ballots to decide on citizenship - an issue that has stirred passions on both sides.

Switzerland's Supreme Court outlawed the secret ballots five years ago, ruling that they were discriminatory. But many Swiss say not allowing voters to have the final say violates Switzerland's system of direct democracy.

Switzerland already has some of the toughest naturalisation laws in the world.

Candidates for citizenship must have lived in the country for at least 12 years - they must prove that they can speak the language, and that they understand Swiss laws and culture.

What is more, being born in Switzerland does not bring an automatic right to citizenship. READ MORE HERE

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