My ancestors came to america a few generations ago when it was on the "upswing" and had more opportunity than most of the world, and they did OK. I'm not sure when it peaked, but I have the impression that america now has more history than future. I assume that the next big opportunities will be elsewhere in the world. When/if better opportunities for myself or my kids are available elsewhere, it will be time to leave. I don't see it as a big issue, not much different from moving between states for a better job. I guess I don't really identify with the place I happen to live; everybody has to be someplace. I don't really care about governments, as long as they mostly stay out of my way. I guess the question of citizenship would be mostly financial (taxes).