At this point, why would the birth certificate even be needed? If the certificate were to state he was born in Kenya he is not a natural born citizen. If the certificate were to state he was born in Hawaii, he is still not a natural born citizen because he was born a British subject through his father.
If I am wrong, please explain. It just looks like either way he is not a natural born citizen.
If he was indeed born in Hawaii, then the first clause of the 14th amendment makes him a natural born citizen, his father notwithstanding.
If he was born in Hawaii, he’s a natural-born citizen regardless of his parentage.
If he was born outside the US, he might still qualify as a “natural-born citizen,” since his mother was certainly a citizen, but the issue gets a good deal more complicated and debatable.
The Constitution doesn’t really define who qualifies as a natural-born citizen.
Those pursuing this issue with enthusiasm might want to give a little thought to the probable result of successfully proving the Obama isn’t qualified. The aftermath of MLK’s assassination might be a good place to start.
Doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be pursued, but it shouldn’t be thought of as a cost-free approach to dealing with a political enemy.