I understand your overall point and agree with it, but let me state that "paying my taxes" is such an American, money-centered worldview. Your country owes you

I understand your overall point and agree with it, but let me state that "paying my taxes" is such an American, money-centered worldview. Your country owes you citizenship even if you don't pay your taxes. It may punish you in other ways, but not by taking away citizenship.