Namecalling isn’t a substitute for logic and reason. Calling the plaintiffs idiots is pure laziness. What exactly are YOUR intentions?? I notice you’ve punted on replying to any of the myriad of problems that were pointed out in the Ankeny decision in post 27 and 113. IOW, you’re not adding any substance to the thread.
I call them idiots because they tried to take this case to trial without decent counsel. That was idiotic. It was even MORE idiotic to appeal it without counsel.
How can I add substance to something which has no basis?
The only grounds for appeal in this case is if the plaintiffs can show that they DID provide evidence that the Govenor is required to verify the candidates eligibility. Everything else is just a waste of time.
The Court could have written in it’s ruling that they believe the NBC clause means that any child born naturally (i.e not via c-section, etc...) in the US is a NBC - but that STILL wouldn’t be grounds for appeal UNLESS they used that to actually dismiss the case.
The case was dismissed, rightly or wrongly, based on one thing only - the failure of the plaintiffs to show the the Govenor failed to perform his duties.
So, if you want to rail against badly argued / written judicial opinions - which have no bearing on the actual decision itself - more power to you!