[DiogenesLamp]

That is what you want to hear in order to make your argument. Born here is not the criteria. Born a citizen is. One must either be born a citizen or naturalized as a citizen. There is currently no other category.

Well, what is the criteria for being "born a citizen"? Hmm... let's check the 14th amendment.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States

Where is the part that distinguishes between being born here and being born a citizen? I don't see it. could you point it out to me?

Now why don’t you go back to arguing that Malcolm X is really the father? That should make people FINALLY take you seriously! Lol!

You are tarring me with a broad brush. I have consistently and adamantly argued that the Malcolm X theory of paternity is utter nonsense and I wish people would stop repeating it.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “Where is the part that distinguishes between being born here and being born a citizen?” <<

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“and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”

Clandestine births here, to criminal invaders, are not “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”

[allmendream]

There are many people who are born citizens who are not born here. Surely you are familiar with the laws of 1790 and the US code?

McCain for example was born in Panama, but was a U.S. citizen at birth.

George Romney was born in Mexico, but he was a U.S. citizen at birth.

According to birther nuttery - the last two candidates for President who were natural born citizens was when George Bush won against John Kerry in 2004.

As to Malcolm X - you construct a ‘your side says’ argument - so can I.