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It’s perfectly reasonable to require every high school senior to pass the same civics test & swear the same oath of allegiance to the U.S. that every immigrant is required to take before becoming a full citizen.

Vivek Ramaswamy

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John Riley2 years ago

Swearing an oath of allegiance is precisely the opposite of liberty.

Patrick Webb2 years ago

For naturalization, it makes sense and already exists. Expanding this requirement to those who are already U.S. citizens would be unconstitutional, Vivek. You’re great on most policies, but I suspect that most Americans disagree with you on this one.

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No it's not at all reasonable. Citizenship is our birthright. Our duty as citizens is to obey the laws and to defend and protect the Constitution. Allegiance to the US is taken for granted. This is why current Republicans' despicable allegiance to trumpism is so disgusting.

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸2 years ago

Being reasonable is not something the US Government is interested in. At least not the current one. If that ever changes it’ll be a miracle.

the comrade formerly known as citizen2 years ago

Did your dad take the test yet?

Keith 🏝 Aloha 🏝2 years ago

🏝️🏝️ First that requirement should be given to each and every elected member to the Senate / House / SCOTUS / VP and POTUS Each election btw 🏝️🏝️

ShahShah 🔥🐍2 years ago

Seems Nazi like. The government should pledge allegiance to the people, not the other way around.

E. Locke2 years ago

California used to have a senior exit exam but stopped giving it because? Too many students FAILED THE TEST! I'm old enough to remember when California was #1 in education. Now it's just ridiculous.

Matt Couch2 years ago

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Small Government2 years ago

Mandatory national service the year after you turn 18 and finish high school.

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