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To: DiogenesLamp
What other constitutional terms can be redefined by congress passing laws? This method is sooo much easier than passing amendments.

Point out to me where the Constitution defined natural-born citizen.

You aren't disappointing. I almost fell out of my chair when you said "naturalization laws" that "identify" people who don't need naturalization.

Easily amused as always.

157 posted on 03/09/2021 5:15:47 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg
Point out to me where the Constitution defined natural-born citizen.

I don't need to do that. Your position appears to be "whatever it's definition, it can be redefined by later statute" and that is simply incorrect on the face of it.

If you believe that subsequent laws can change the meaning of legal terms of art used by the US Constitution, I don't see where we have any basis for an exchange of thoughts on the matter.

I see the constitution as rock solid, only changeable by amendment, not as a "living constitution" that can be changed by simply reinterpreting what words mean.

I can show a reasonable person where the term "natural born citizen" came from, but they have to be willing to look.

162 posted on 03/09/2021 5:42:07 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: DoodleDawg
Point out to me where the Constitution defined natural-born citizen.

Preamble

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Our natural born citizens are the Posterity of We the People.

"Ourselves" are "We the People," the citizens of the United States. "Our Posterity" are the citizen children of citizen parents.

-PJ

165 posted on 03/09/2021 5:53:46 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (Freedom of the press is the People's right to publish, not CNN's right to the 1st question.)
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