The United States has always been an exceptional country. Its Constitution and amendments, along with its founding, inherent rights, and the arguments over the role of the state have provided a glowing example for the world to follow. Freedom of the press, right to privacy, abolishment of slavery, and birthright citizenship in the 14th Amendment have been pivotal to making our country a beacon for freedom and hope for all people.

So when President Trump hints that he may try to strike down birthright citizenship as a move against illegal immigrants who give birth in the United States, I can only wince at the thought of what this may do for generations to come.