Dual nationality
Son 1 received his Swiss citizenship yesterday, joining his younger brother and sister in the land of dual nationality. This does not mean he loves the United States, or Americans, less. It does keep doors open for him here in Switzerland if he decides to live, for a few or even many years, outside of the Helvetic nation. With his old resident permit, it was difficult to be outside of the country for more than 2 years.
(Wife, Son 1, and Loyal Blog Reader Friend after ceremony.)
Son 1 will now wait for his marching orders… Yes, a four-month boot camp awaits all Swiss young men over the age of 18. It’s a rite of initiation here, when the Swiss youth receive their very first assault rifles. Such a moving moment, although not as meaningful as before… The sealed ammunition (in Spam-like cans) is now kept at the armory thanks to recent legislation intended to stop suicides and murders where those automatic weapons are used.
Just a reminder, but do keep your heavenly citizenship first in mind on this Even Day…
October 4th, 2007 at 11:50 am
“The sealed ammunition (in Spam-like cans)…”
That sorta like Barney Fife having to keep his bullet in his pocket.
October 4th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Those cans are actually not Spam-like. It’s really all a conspiracy — they truly ARE old Spam cans. Now the Swiss army literally can kill two birds with one stone … (couldn’t resist!).
Congrats on the dual citizenship! Does that mean he gets a free Citizen watch for the accomplishment?
October 4th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
He can still watch baseball, right?
October 5th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Thanks for an apt reminder about heavenly citizenship. And congratulations to Son 1.
October 5th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Dual congratulations.
October 5th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Congrats are in order. Two times.
October 5th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
Rats! I just noticed Randy had already made my comment, but with less words. Sometimes I just can’t get ahead of that guy.
October 6th, 2007 at 1:18 am
Kudos squared to Son 1. If he would like to triple his fun he could apply for citizenship to “The South.” He need only enjoy a glass of sweet tea and learn to say, “Git r done.”
October 6th, 2007 at 2:17 am
Congrats to your son and thanks for the reminder, Brady.