2 passports

[Kiwi_ME]

Originally Posted By: ronbo
A disadvantage is that if an American uses another country's passport, the US Embassy in that country will NOT extend any help or assistance should you need it.

Yes, but the country whose passport you use should provide assistance.

 

[Astro14]

Originally Posted By: hattaresguy

I don't know about that, as a tax payer I'd be knocking on the front door of the embassy or US military base.

We pay for all the [censored] with our taxes.

All that stuff exists to aid citizens overseas.


Actually, our bases overseas exist to support our military members in the execution of their mission. Knocking on the front door will get you personal attention from the security folks, often locals employed by the US, and will likely get you turned over to local law enforcement. That may, or may not, help you to resolve your problem. It may have precisely the opposite effect.

The military is not obligated to solve your personal diplomatic issues, or render personal assistance. It's not their mission. They defend this nation as a whole. That's what you pay them to do.

You, as a taxpayer, pay the State Department to render assistance, to help you with those issues.