[RIghtwardHo]

I tend to agree. The “problem” is that it was enshrined in the 14th and has been with us so long that it is neigh unto impossible to undo.

Where the focus needs to be, once and for all, is a tough immigration policy. The birthright citizenship thing is no more than a politician’s rallying cry and not a serious argument.

Let’s get in there and shore up the boarders, pass and enforce immigration laws, etc. Now THAT will get something done.

[Olog-hai]

No, no such thing is “enshrined in the 14^th” in fact, any more than gay marriage or abortion is so “enshrined”.

[Heart of Georgia]

"Let’s get in there and shore up the boarders, pass and enforce immigration laws, etc. Now THAT will get something done."

Please elaborate:

1. What does "shore up the borders" mean exactly?

2. What is the problem with simply enforcing the existing laws?