[patlin]

This definition, sure. By English Common Law (which is also a foundation and source for the legal system of the US - it's not just Vattel as is often claimed here), jus soli is sufficient.

I don't think so Obot. You are quite wrong on both accounts.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/29342214/Ramsay-Natural-Born-Citizen-1789

[PugetSoundSoldier]

I know you say I'm quite wrong, but can you point to a Supreme Court ruling - or even a definition in statute - that runs counter to jus soli? That upholds Vattel's position? Barring that, it may be your belief that it should be changed but the legal and - because of the Supreme Court - constitutional position is that of jus soli: natural born by virtue of being born on US soil.