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And yet we have minimum age requirements. Why does your bullshit argument about voter autonomy not apply there?
Why do you assume people like minimum age requirements either?
The Constitution is difficult to change. I'd get rid of the "natural born citizen" bit too.
You're right, America would totally be better if we let preteens and foreign assets hold major legislative seats, totally wise outlook you've got on the topic here 🤡
"Foreign assets"
So if somebody came at 5 years old, grew up their whole life in the US, was a citizen, and millions of Americans wanted to pick them as their president..
They shouldn't be accepted because they're a foreign agent?
In my opinion you're either a citizen or you're not. There should be no difference.
It's kind of what they built the country on, didn't they?
That, and slavery of course. But that's a different discussion.
I don't think many people would vote for preteens or foreign assets.
Running a campaign does not mean you win, and if you're unlikely to win, you're unlikely to get enough support to run.
Also foreign-born Americans can be elected to the legislative branch. Ted Cruz is a notable example.
Might wanna know what you're talking about before calling someone a clown.
Somebody said my name?
In my opinion, you're too naive to participate in this conversation constructively.
Well, your opinion doesn't matter that much, so that's fine.
I can't hear your opinion over the upvotes I'm getting for my main comment
Might wanna recheck those upvotes big chief.
https://lemmy.world/comment/3335897
+3 wooo lmao
here, have an upvote. that means you're doing a good job.
you've never actually advanced to the level of writing beyond "say things, get applause," have you?
well let me tell you, it's harder to make controversial points, but that's the only real work.
otherwise, you're just speaking into a mirror
You're the one who brought up upvotes, chief.
yeah. because if you hit a controversial point well, you are still net up.
Lol
your failure to understand is no longer my problem
Cool beans man. I thought it was weird you'd double-comment within 3 minutes like that, so yeah, take a break for a bit.
you're in here with me, take a break for a bit.
Out of curiosity, what is your justification for removing a natural born citizen clause?
I don't believe that being a natural-born citizen adds any value to potential elected leaders in the modern era.
I understand that you don't think it is necessary, but I'm curious what your reasoning is, as to why?
Because it's not the 18th century any more, and people have access to various cultures across the planet.
The idea that only someone born in your country knows it well enough to lead it is, frankly, stupid.
My argument is based on principle; therefore, it would be in opposition to any such restriction whose purpose is to “ensure” the competency of the candidate.