They never disappoint being weasels.
Lawyers very often, however, disappoint even weasels.
I was just reviewing Onaka’s statements and noticed a few things.
1)
“I verify that the information in the copy of the Certificate of Live Birth for Mr. Obama that you attached with your request matches the original in our file.”
Presumably the COLB referred to is the COLB posted on the internet.
“Verify” means to “make certain”
Onaka “made certain” that the info in the copy of the COLB matches the “original in our file”. Original what? Original COLB image? Or official vital record?
2)
“I certify that the information contained in the vital records on file with the Department of Health was used to verify the facts of the vital event. Alvin T. Onaka”
Onaka certifies that the information contained in the vital records on file with the Department of Health was used to “make certain” of the facts of the vital event.
He hasn’t certified the information presented.
Onaka “certified that he verified”. How about the typical attestation “This certifies that the above is a true and correct copy of the original on file”
Too much to ask?
I hate to argue what the meaning of “is” is, but HI DOH credibility has been questionable, their statements can’t be taken at face value.