[peeb]

I hold passports from three countries, and two passports from one of them.... Countries usually only issue passports to citizens, but that is not universally true.

[CreepDogg]

Yeah - dual citizens are citizens. Same rules for any citizen would apply - again suffrage tied to citizenship rules. Citizens living in other countries are citizens. That, among other things, is what absentee ballots are for.

And yes, two citizens could - and obviously do - have very different opinions about what's best for the country. That's why there are elections.

There is no perfect method to show where a person's interests lie. I think having to follow a process and, in a sense, publicly state allegiance is a stronger indicator than just happening to be there. I wouldn't advocate any stronger/more exclusive 'test' than that, though.

[Chongo]

Clinton's softer image helped her win, say aides - Independent Online Edition > Americas

Asked if that tearful moment helped win the women's vote in New Hampshire, Clinton's senior adviser Ann Lewis said: "I know it, but I can't prove it."

[peeb]

Right, we've established that some people believe that citizenship is a good test, but I have not seen a logical justification for that idea that holds water.

[driven]

I think one of the earlier Chinese dynasties had a test just like this for exactly the reasons suggested by the OP.

[peeb]

Great - still no justification that makes logical sense though? Just making sure.