Dual and Multiple Citizenships: Inimical to the national interest of Countries?

While it could be inimical to a particular country in the short run, for the global community as a whole it is a good thing. If people get past the, "I am Country A, and you are not" they will start realizing we are all basically the same (except a few crazy people who want to ruin things for everyone because they are not in charge). So, if you have a tie to more than one country, your worldview is less limited and you are more likely to get along with others. I'm not explaining this well, but I think you can figure out what I mean. More citizens of the world equals less fighting amongst individual countries.

I know at least one Californian who said that being a dual Australian/American has done him a lot of good in dealing with US taxes on all their various levels. I know other expat Americans who are full Aussies, and they do have some feelings for the old place, but I doubt if anyone thinks they're disguised Americans. Loyalty is a developed feeling. Most historical traitors were nationals of the countries they betrayed. A person's real allegiances are probably shaped by their relationship with that nation. I think the strain on allegiances comes when there's conflict between personal beliefs and the nation. The greater that conflict, the more likely the failure of allegiance.

I don't believe in loyalty. I am a Canadian citizen, but I would love to be a citizen of both Denmark and Canada, as my flags, and my screenname would suggest. I am as Danish as I am Canadian. I'm white, and my parents were white, but if my mother was black and my father was white would I not be a shade darker than my father but lighter than my mother? This identity crisis even led me to change my surname, as my spoken language is English, so I wanted a name that was Danish.

No I live in Uk and dont have Dual and Multiple Citizenships. Dual citizenship is a complex issue and it is important that you understand that there also obligations and not only benefits that comes with being a dual citizen. Being a citizen of two countries means that you need to obey the laws of both countries, including paying taxes and serving in the military (if required by any of the countries). The "United States Dual Citizenship Guide" explains these issues in detail. You can buy this online

I only have citizenship in one country, The United States of America. I agree with you, how can a person be completely loyal to two different countries? Too many times I've seen situations where these people say, "Well, I'm mad at this country this month so I'll support the other." or they run to the other country when in trouble with the other, they manage to not pay taxes and such in one or the other countries. I think having a home is very important and people need to decide where there "home" is going to be.

I am a Filipino citizen. Having another citizenship is really far from my mind right now. I think that the enacted law is not very much consistent with the meaning that I have in mind when it comes to citizenship. I have the opinion that being a citizen of a nation means being loyal and swearing allegiance to his country. I believe that a person cannot serve two masters at the same time.