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Last time I checked citizenship was optional... though how could one give up their mother country?

OK, all but mandatory. But I believe the USG will not recognize your renunciation until you've paid all your back taxes.

That's not all. I think you have to pay an additional fee if your assets are >2M...

I'm not planning on leaving or have assets in the range. It seems like kind of a ripoff though.