Somebody else mentioned that also so I added explicit language in my model draft at http://butterdezillion.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/final-short-form-eligibility-bill1.pdf . I’m hoping people will forward that model draft to their state legislators as a suggestion for them to introduce and pass if there isn’t an eligibility bill already introduced, or to give ideas for what might be added to a bill already introduced.
I hadn’t realized that Nebraska had an eligibility bill proposed until I read it in a WND article. I contacted the sponsor suggesting a couple tweaks - transaction logs and a severability clause - and he said they were good ideas that he would consider.
I think the people who have the courage to bring forward bills like these are looking for the best bill they can have and are willing and eager for any input that can help - and eager for anybody who is willing to help them get it passed.
So we don’t need to be afraid to contact our state lawmakers. They want to earn our trust, especially now. This particular lawmaker realizes that government needs to be credible in order to gain back the trust of the American people. He gets what we’re saying.
I encourage everyone to do what they can. The input we’re giving here is exactly what they want and need to hear.
I think for presidential eligibility, the parents’ birth and/or immigration documents should be provided also.