I just got home from a wedding and I missed out on a great conversation. Just wanted you and Godebart to know that you guys are the best, and even though you tried your best, I don’t think you got through to them. They are still waiting for God (Rush) to tell them what to believe. Not that I don’t have the utmost respect for Rush... I do... I just believe he has received orders not to go “there”... for his own good... if you know what I mean.
You could be right.....and thanks for your kind words.
I really don't understand this confusion. When something is not clear you must go to the source. All indications point to the fact that the words "Natural Born Citizens" were in common usage during the eighteenth century....and beyond. I guess that's why the framers didn't see any need to expostulate on it. They assumed the meaning wouldn't be lost on future generations.
When I was in grade school we studied the Constitution and I remember the meaning of the words....."Natural Born Citizen" spoken by my teacher. She said......"That means both parents (mom and dad) were U.S. Citizens when you were born." We had one little girl in our class whose parents came from Eastern Europe. They were called "Displaced Persons" (circa 1953)..... but she was born in this country. I remember the teacher instructing everyone that she was indeed a U.S. Citizen......but because Mom and Dad weren't, she was not considered a "Natural Born Citizen". I think they (mom and dad) later became "Naturalized".
The government schools have not taught the Constitution to our children for probably 50 years now. Is it any wonder why people cannot grasp this simple concept? Do you think there may have been a purpose in them neglecting to do so?