Selling American Citizenship for Debt Relief

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A Wall Street Journal op-ed suggests the government should sell citizenship to wealthy foreigners to pay off debt. Critics argue citizenship is more than an economic transaction and warn of negative consequences.

Key Points

  • Proposal suggests selling 2 million shares of citizenship annually
  • Critics argue citizenship is more than an economic transaction
  • Concerns raised about devaluing citizenship and social impact

Pros

  • Potential revenue generation to pay off government debt
  • Increased funding for border enforcement, tax reduction, defense budget, and debt reduction

Cons

  • Devaluation of citizenship by turning it into a commodity
  • Undermining the social, political, and moral aspects of citizenship
  • Potential negative impact on cultural identity and social cohesion