You know that, I know that, the State Department knows that, the Supreme Court knows that, but several FReepers do not believe that.
Yes, because NEITHER side actually provides links, documents and proof to support their side which would be useful to us idiots.
As Reagan said: "The trouble with our opponents is not that they are ignorant. It's that they know so much which isn't so. "
The reason certain Freepers do not believe that is because certain Freepers have actually studied the issue and have learned what is the truth. Anyone who hasn't studied it is still stuck on the stupid theory that gives citizenship to "Anchor Babies."
Naturalization is like Adoption. To be an Adopted member of a Family, you must have the Family's consent. Just being born in the Family house does NOT MAKE YOU A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. Neither does it make you a citizen.
“You know that, I know that, the State Department knows that, the Supreme Court knows that, but several FReepers do not believe that.”
They are clinging to a definition from a French speaking Swissman, who died before the Constitution was written, and who’s definition was stated to pertain to the Swiss.