The readings and the film had a lot of similar content for U.S. citizenship. In “Write by Law: The Legal Construction of Race”, Lopez explains how being white isn’t actually everything. Obama made valid points about why he should be a citizen. he stated that he had white skin, and that he was white and should be a citizen . The court came to a conclusion that his white skin wasn’t enough to prove him as white.I think anyone who lives here, works, and pay taxes should be considered a citizen. I feel as though race should not determine citizenship or whether if someone has immigrated from another country. Most importantly white should not be given more privilege. Everyone should be treated equally especially because people of all kinds are working here and paying taxes. If there was a prevention for becoming a citizen it would be if they committed any federal or murder crimes.
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I agree that everyone should be treated equal. Just because someone is “white” doesn’t mean that they are more privileged than others and thus should receive better treatment. Skin color shouldn’t matter in regards to citizenship. Instead what should matter is the way they contributed to society since everyone is a contribution to society in many ways.
I agree with you Jasmeen. Race should not matter on citizenship, being “white” shouldn’t give someone more privilege. Everyone are someway contribute something to the community. what matter if they are working hard and i think that all that matter.