Oath

Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

I'm always amazed at what people have to pay, give up, and commit to, to become Americans. It must really seem like the land of opportunity to so many. It might be a good idea if native born Americans had to make a similar commitment. Perhaps not to the government, but to all their fellow citizens. I'm afraid the Pledge of Allegiance doesn't quite cut it.