While re-reading my N-400 that I sent in a while back, one question got me thinking.
Part 10, section B, question 9 asks;
"Have you ever advocated (either directly or indirectly) the overthrow of any government by force or violence?"
This seems straight forward enough because most of us are peace and democracy loving people, going at our daily businesses and living our lives in and orderly and lawful manner.
However, what I found striking is that technically, this question could be used against pretty much anyone.
Does the question imply that you would have to vocally or financially support an illegal or corrupt organization that wants to do harm, or can you just be a supporter of an international conflict? They could technically ask you if you supported the Iraqi invasion back in 2003, or the overthrow of the Taleban. Would that be grounds for denial? Probably not because that would be unpatriotic would it not? What if you are a US service member, don't you indirectly advocate the overthrow of a government by signing up during times of war? What if they would find an old blog of yours with articles supporting quasi-violent freedom movements in Ukraine or Kyrgyzstan, would that cause problems?
Probably not, because they are most likely looking for ex Nazis and other crazy people. But it is an interesting thought. What do you think?
Possible trick question on N-400 ?
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