Neil Young loves complaining and writing songs about his disgust with U.S. politics, but he's still not an American citizen, and, he's no closer to becoming one. He applied for dual citizenship last week and was denied.
The Canadian writes on his website: "I want to be a dual citizen and vote. When I recently applied for American citizenship, I passed the test. It was a conversation where I was asked many questions. I answered them truthfully and passed. Recently however, I have been told that I must do another test, due to my use of marijuana and how some people who smoke it have exhibited a problem.
"The problem is defined in an April 19th, 2019 addition under [now-former] Attorney General Sessions. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) issued a Policy Alert which includes: ‘An applicant who is involved in certain marijuana related activities may lack GMC (Good Moral Character) if found to have violated federal law even if such activity is not unlawful under applicable state or foreign laws.’
"I sincerely hope I have exhibited good moral character and will be able to vote my conscience on Donald J. Trump and his fellow American candidates, (as yet un-named).
"I will keep you posted, but I don’t think I will be able to remain parked here during the proceedings."
Young has lived in California since the late '60s.