I am relatively new to FreeRepublic, consequently: caveat emptor.
My perspective is that of an unschooled, hoi polloi. Therefore, I concede that Mr. Obama may be eligible to serve as POTUS. Apart from that concession, those arguing against an investigation regarding eligibility, should acknowledge, that a rational determination cannot be made without an open investigation into the inconsistencies and claims made against the POTUS. Those who peremptorily wish the controversy away, should concede that only neutral forensic experts subject to cross examination be allowed to examine the primary evidence and only then can this speculation be resolved.
The obvious conclusion would to demand that our representative dedicate as much of there resources to resolving this potential constitutional crisis as they dedicate to appearing on various news outlets. But I have little hope, some, but little.
Well-said. And that’s actually what HI statute says - that non-valid records have no legal probative value until their probative value is determined when the record is submitted as evidence to a judicial or administrative person or body. All most of us have wanted is for that to happen. Obama has spent a lot of time and money making sure it doesn’t happen, and the courts have said it is nobody’s business. Congress is too chicken to do anything.
It’s a sad, sad mess.