IMHO it’s time to get rid of it and substitute something that is (a) rational, and (b) reasonable.
So you agree with the liberals that the constitution is a living document. Which includes changes 1st & 2nd amendments
Maybe you are in the wrong site
How very progressive of you.
What else in the Constitution do you think we should replace with rational and reasonable?
The Obama is a perfect example of why the requirement should stay.
I disagree. The existing requirement should be enforced. When a candidate files their paperwork, the valid documentation should be part of it.
The current requirement is rational, the framers of the Constitution put it there for specific reasons. It is entirely reasonable.
But like much of what we see going on in government, there are no penalties for ignoring the Constitution. Nobody in the elected bodies care or have the guts to say anything.
You are only as much of a valid constitutional republic as the willingness of the elected officials to follow the rules outlined in it. And they are routinely ignored. So we aren’t much better than a banana republic now.
And (c) clearly defined.
How about using the precedent . . . for president
You must be born in the U.S.A. (like Bruce Springsteen) or be from Kenya. No one else need apply.
There is no case that can be made for getting roof the NBC requirement. It is about selecting Americans who most likely would be loyal to our country. They will be in control of our entire military and our entire federal system. Who would want divided loyalties in that job. Personally I’d make it 3rd generation Americans only.
IMHO it's time to get rid of it and substitute something that is (a) rational, and (b) reasonable.That sounds like what an idiot leftist might say on the 2nd amendment.
This is the kind of wrong headed lunacy that would come out of an "convention of states"
Everyone else's definition of what is (a) rational, and (b) reasonable" won't be the same as yours (if you even have one)
Be careful what you wish for.
A clearer definition and a residency requirement. People who grow up here can still be traitors, but it might eliminate the more outrageous pretenders.
"Humble" opinion? I think yours is more of a lunatic opinion.
I'm sure others on the thread have already thrashed you up one side and down the other for that ridiculous statement.
IMHO it’s time to get rid of FR's commie-sympathizing anti-Constitutionalist trolls.
That is (a) rational, and (b) reasonable.
Yes I agree!
How requiring someone with proven skills running a government which all the people agree is well run? Kim Jung Un would do here.
How about requiring only those with enough money to finance their own campaign without resorting to tax payer monies? Any of the Saudi royalty would do in this case.
Very rational and reasonable choices - either of those would jump to become POTUS ...
Let’s work on the rest of that irrational, irresponsible, and unreasonable document put together by long dead white slave owners:
Article 1
Section 1
Abortion
Any woman desiring an abortion for any reason shall be permitted said procedure in all circumstances.
Section 2
Marriage
Any two persons or groups of persons desiring to marry shall be permitted said procedure in all circumstances. This section shall not be construed as to limiting partners solely to the species human.
Article 3
Section 1
Firearms
No person at any time shall be permitted the ownership, use, or training with firearms of any description or appearance. Exceptions shall be granted to those individuals serving as community police, to members of the military, to individuals in approved private security firms, and to government approved civilian national security corps or forces.
Article 4
Section 1
Euthanasia
Any person or group desiring to end life shall be permitted at approved facilities. Waivers may be granted to individuals or groups wishing to stop under private conditions only under circumstances when health does not allow transfer to an official euthanasia facility.
Article 5
Section 1
Judicial Guidelines
Judges upon accepting a case are required to form an emotional attachment to the case at hand. Sentences imposed on those found guilty of the charged offense shall be sentenced in accordance with the judge’s feelings of grief, remorse and or whatever seems fair to the judge at the moment of sentencing. No prior legal finding shall contravene the outcome of the sentencing.
Article 7
Section 1
Political Parties
The party of the Wise Men is the only officially recognized political party. Other groups calling themselves political parties are permitted, but no member of said party may hold any political office.
Article 9
Section 1
Religion
There shall be no officially recognized religion or creed. Religious displays are deemed offensive and lead to disputes, disturbing the civil peace. Religious activities and prayer houses are permitted as long as they are peaceful and not disruptive. Religions of peace are welcome and needful. Religions of hate and dissension are deemed wrong and are proscribed herewith. Citizens are urged to submit to the religions of peace.
Clause 1
Hate speech shall be deemed wrong and punishable. Religions promulgating hate-filled speech toward any group or groups, individuals or individual practices are proscribed and punishable.
Clause 2
It is permissible for religions of peace to set up, maintain, and administer separate community judicial counsels. These local courts may administer laws in accordance to the tenants of the religion to its members, as well as those who not being members bring criticism, derision, or other offensive actions and speech directed toward the religious community and or its members.
Article 10
Section 1
Unionization
All corporations and businesses - whether privately or publicly held - shall have each component unionized. Privileges, dues, and other fees shall be set by each union and charged to its members.
Article 20
Section 1
Recognized Treaties
No Article in this document shall be construed as superseding any Recognized Treaty. Parties to Recognized Treaties may set their own laws rules and regulations, including the right to tax individual members as well as others not under their immediate jurisdiction but on recognized Treaty lands.
Clause 1
All Articles granted in this document are granted as Rights to Recognized Treaty Tribes. No article herein shall be at any time granted as a Right to citizens who are not members of a Recognized Treaty Tribes, but as privileges which can at any time for any reason be revoked.
I kind’a like Kim, but am leaning to a Saudi or at least a wealthy Indonesian or other rich Asian of the religion of peace.