“It is no surprise that SCOTUS wanted to steer clear of this viper’s nest, especially in light of their (correct but controversial) involvement in the 2000 election. They had the opportunity to simply respect the autonomy of Hawaiian state authorities, and they chose to do so.”
Given your statement above, you show that you have no need to comment on this issue at all until you actually read what it was about.
The Hawaiian state authorities had NOTHING to do with this case as this case wasn’t about his BC.
Read up on the issues, then attempt to make broad incorrect statements.
Obama's mother was an American citizen - not that that matters. He was born in Hawaii. That makes him an American. Where his parents were born is not at all relevant, nor does it make him a "dual citizen" at birth. Automatic birthright citizenship is based on birth on American soil, and is generally unaffected by the legal status or citizenship of the mother or father. Donofrio's interpretation of the words "natural born citizen" are not supported by law or interpretive history, and would have rendered John McCain an invalid candidate as well. Because the State of Hawaii vouched for the authenticity of Obama's birth certificate, it's over.
Time to call Sancho Panza and the donkey and ride home.