First of all I would like to say that I will always be 100% ZAMBIAN I can not change the blood of the Nation that runs through my veins. People like George Mtonga underestimate the value of citizenship for those who need democracy and seek social equality. The Illegalness and discouraging of dual citizenship by PF and people like Mr. Mtonga is a pointless effort because states in this globalized world continue to surrender their sovereignty to the free market and its institution. By the way, I have lived in Germany for the last 5 years; last elections in America I was sent a ballot to cast my vote in the United States all the way in Germany. Is it affecting me? No, not really but does it affect my family back in America? Yes it does. How many of us people in the diaspora have Ambuyas, Uncles, Aunties, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces, Fathers and Mothers? Would I want my vote to count for them? HELL YES!! The European Union (est. 1993); these countries completely got rid of all their boarders and members in the 28 EU nations can live, work, travel, and vote in any state they choose but they are not considered or treated as outcast of their birth land. Did I mention how strong the Euro is compared to the Kwacha? Why do you think this is, George? Point is, the increased mobility of people, goods and money has been creating a larger and larger population of dual citizens in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and some African countries who seem to understand the meaning of Globalization and keeping up with the rest of the world and still eligible to vote in there mother country. It is Inevitable, LIKE I SAID IT IS INEVITABLE! It is notable to say that fast developing countries have eased their rules for naturalization to accelerate integration in the GLOBAL VILLAGE. What the Zambian government and Mr. Mtonga is implying is something that the European countries were implying in the 1960’s. The EU did not even exist in the 1960s; I wonder why they changed their perspective? So Zambia is still being governed by rules and regulations that existed before its independence while the rest of the world moves on and we expect to compete on a Global scale. TIMES HAVE CHANGED IT IS NOT 1964 AND KAUNDA IS NOT IN POWER. “ Developed countries seldom fight wars against each other. Countries as diverse as Israel, the Dominican Republic and China now consider their emigrants to be assets abroad rather than deserters. The U.S. State Department effectively ignores that part of the naturalization oath that calls for abjuring all other loyalties. The redistribution welfare state where we are expected to care for fellow citizens is under attack everywhere: we dont feel much solidarity for others in the neo-liberal market economy; we simply ask for nondiscrimination and enforceable contracts”(ham 2012). Yes Mr. Mtonga you are right about one thing. If I get hurt I have health insurance and state of the art hospitals with a doctor from India or Nigeria who holds a dual citizenship patching me up. Why cant my uncle in Lusaka get the same treatment? It is sad you feel this way, Mr. Mtonga, because the rest of the world is moving forward in becoming a global village. You and Myself are different from 90% of Zambians; they will continue to suffer the domestic democratic process of 1960 politics while you enjoy life in America because you don’t think the exposed should be able to vote. Pathetic Joseph Banda The Zambian American who Loves his Zambian people more then he loves himself.
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 23:18:15 +0000
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