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To: I got the rope

Natural born has been defined by Congress. It can include those born abroad under some circumstances. Obama’s mother would have been to young to qualify, however.


297 posted on 10/04/2008 1:20:24 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (Government that is powerful enough to protect you is only one election away from attacking you.)
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To: Mr Rogers
Natural born has been defined by Congress.

The Congress can't legislatively define a part of the Constitution. For example, read City of Boerne v. Flores (1997)

298 posted on 10/04/2008 1:28:02 PM PDT by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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