It is good to see newcomers to America striving to become naturalized citizens.

If one is planning to reside here permanently there is absolutely no excuse to retain citizenship from one's native country.

Exceptions might include those here on educational/work visas, tourists, or perhaps maintaining dual-citizenship for the purposes of securing a future inheritance or enlisting in a foreign military branch of service.

Other than those reasons, to purposely avoid naturalization and citizenship borders on being un-American. And language proficiency should not remain a permant obstacle or excuse.


It was also encouraging to see white children demonstrating against the recent Asian hate crimes as it promotes Palo Alto's commitment to and acceptance of ethnic diversity.

Some other predominantly white communities (i.e. Orinda and Danville) are not as supportive, perhaps due to their affluent white Republican voter base.