Don’t we have a law against assassinating the leaders of other countries?
It’s not that I don’t share Cruz’s sentiment, but Cruz is bashing Carson as being unconstitutional for saying we shouldn’t put a muslim in the white house.
If Cruz is going to play the lawyer for something as obviously true as Carson’s statement, Cruz should play the lawyer full time and consistently.
I think if we bomb an enemy country and the leader(s) happen to die in that onslaught, would you label that an assassination?
IIRC, the ban on assassinating foreign leaders exists as an executive order signed by Gerald Ford in 1975. Would be difficult to codify into law, IMO.
Executive orders can be undone. Hope President Cruz does so in this case. The U.S. Constitution is not involved here.
No, we have an Executive Order against it. EOs can be changed or overridden by the new President.
It is an executive order, easily rescinded.
...but Cruz is bashing Carson as being unconstitutional for saying we shouldn’t put a muslim in the white house.
No, he is not! He answered a constitutional question and did not comment at all on Dr. Carson. You are being manipulated by the press that deals in half truths to divide and conquer. Don't take the bait, be more discerning and less gullible.
If Cruz is going to play the lawyer for something as obviously true as Carson’s statement, Cruz should play the lawyer full time and consistently.
Why? When asked a legal question he can give a legal answer. When asked if he thinks if the principles that underlie Islam are incompatible with the constitution, I am certain you will find him in harmony with the good Doctor. But he is running for office, his task is to garner attention, raise money, excite his supporters and not make a catastrophic mistake. He gave an answer to a question that was intended to embarrass him, he avoided the intent. He is not bashing Carson, he is letting the issue be Carson's for the moment. If Cruz is president one day, he will have to deal with Islamic countries, it may be wise not to alienate them ahead of time.