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From: ds <dstokely at infionline.net>
Subject: LL-L "Demographics" 2007.04.13 (09) [E]

One little thing to be aware of is that Mexican law is derived from
Napoleonic law, not English common law.  An example I was given was that in
the event of an auto accident both parties are held until one is found to
be at fault, a strong argument for having a good insurance policy.
Generally, you may be considered guilty until proven innocent.

David Stokely

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From: Jacqueline Bungenberg de Jong <Dutchmatters at comcast.net>
Subject: LL-L "Demographics" 2007.04.12 (05) [E]

Dear Ed and Ron, and Luc of course. Why does it make me so extraordinarily
happy to read the banter between you three idiots. I just talked to my
daughter and my son who are both trying like mad to become Dutch citizens.
They are quite serious and so – I think – am I. What a cockamamie world!

Happy springtime to you all. Jacqueline

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From: Paul Finlow-Bates <wolf_thunder51 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: LL-L "Demographics" 2007.04.13 (02) [E]
From: Wesley Parish < wes.parish at paradise.net.nz>
Subject: LL-L "Demographics" 2007.04.12 (03) [E]

I'm a fourth and sixth generation Kiwi all around, but with an Australian
grandfather courtesy of my mother's side.  But I was born overseas, in Papua
New Guinea, no less ... citizenship law has some absurdities, no doubt about
that. ----------

When I lived in Papua New Guinea about 25 years ago several friends had
babies born there.  As children of expatriates they had no rights to PNG
citizenship, and until they were registered with both the PNG authorities
and the Consulate or Embassy of their parents' country, they were stateless,
illegal immigrants!
Paul

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com >
Subject: Demographics

Jacqueline:

> Why does it make me so extraordinarily happy to read the banter between
you three idiots.

Idiots?!  I beg your pardon?!

> daughter and my son who are both trying like mad to become Dutch citizens.

I don't know about the exact Dutch laws, but from where I am standing it
looks like Continental European citizenship laws are traditionally very
stringent, probably based on ancient tribalism that equates "country" with
"ethnicity." However, your daughter at least should have an advantage
because of you and thus her Dutch heritage. Once she succeeds, it should get
easier for her husband also.  At least that's my theory.

David:

> Generally, you may be considered guilty until proven innocent.

Isn't that the case in most countries?

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
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