Therein lies the tragedy in all of this. We should know. We have been failed by the institutions whose sworn duty is to tell us. Personally, I would be disappointed to learn that my opinion is incorrect. But as you say, at this stage in the game, it should no longer be a matter of my opinion or yours, but a settled issue. How the hell do we get there? And you are absolutely right -- the eligibility question absolutely must be addressed and firmly resolved...forever.
A we lurch toward the elections of 2012, everyone is hoping that BHO, Jr. will resolve his shabby part in all of this by not running. But the question must be addressed lest other impostors claim Obama as some sort of precedent.
But what if he does run? Is there one Republican candidate who will take this to court? I see none.
There won't be. And that is the way it should be.
What's done is done. No court is going to reverse it now -- even if we found one that agreed with your view. If you really want to get a clear, considered and final answer, a sitting President can't be part of the equation.
Nor is any state going to pass an eligibility test that would disqualify Obama from running. They'll accept the long-form as proof he was born in the USA.
Better to settle the matter after Zero's been soundly defeated.
Yeah, frustrating! I know...