[trumandogz]

To English, gives this: "the natural, or indigenous, are those born in the country, parents who are citizens"

Forgive me, for my French is not all that great, as I am only laughed at when I try to order a meal in a Paris bistro, but where in the translation is the term "Natural Born Citizen?"

And if the Framers based the Constitution on the French writings of Vattel, how is it they invented the term "Natural Born Citizen?"

[rxsid]

Translating the French title (of this particular section): "Des citoyens et naturels"

To English, gives this: "Citizens and Naturals."

Couple that with...

Translating the French text: "les naturels, ou indigenes, sont ceux qui sont nes dans le pays, de parents citoyens"

To English, gives this: "the natural, or indigenous, are those born in the country, parents who are citizens"

We can see that this particular text is defining the "natural" or naturals. Natural what? He's talking about citizens here and making a differentiation between "citizens" and "natural(s)" citizens who are those born in country to two citizen parents.

Of course, he also describes "Citizens" which is the other group that's part of the section title.

[danamco]

And if the Framers based the Constitution on the French writings of Vattel, how is it they invented the term "Natural Born Citizen?"

Are you dyslexia?

Or are you only using one side of your brain??

All the facts are all spelled out clearly in post #189 for you and pals curiosity and N-S to see, what is that you don't understand???