Unless they decided not to.Aliens by election may then be shortly described to be those subjects of the crown of Great-Britain on the fourth day of July, 1776, who have elected to remain such, and have not since become, and continued to be, citizens of the United States, or some one of them. St. George Tucker, Blackstone's Commentaries
Jeff always ignores those children of British Loyalists. He simply cannot grasp that there were a whole LOT of people born in America who were not Americans.
By the way, didn't you post a comment from Tucker's Blackstone which said something along the lines of every monarchical based law was expunged? (or words to that effect.)
I've lost track of that quote. I have so many bookmarks that I can't figure out which one it is.
I've lost track of that quote. I have so many bookmarks that I can't figure out which one it is. LOL! Welcome to my world. I've got so many my notes are getting notes.
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I think what you're talking about is this one where Tucker repeats the words of the Founders concerning the application of English common law in America;
But some late incidents having given rise to an opinion, that the common law of England, is not only the law of the American States, respectively, according to the mode in which they may, severally have adopted it, but that it is likewise the law of the federal government, a much wider field for investigation is thereby opened; of the importance of which, the general assembly of Virginia, at their session in the winter of 1799, have thus expressed their sentiments, in behalf of themselves, and their constituents.
"It is distressing to reflect, that it ever should have been made a question, whether the constitution of the United States on the whole face, of which, is seen so much labour to enumerate and define the several objects of federal power, could intend to introduce in the lump, in an indirect manner, and by a forced construction of a few phrases, the vast and multifarious jurisdiction involved in the common law; a law filling so many ample volumes; a law overspreading the entire field of legislation; a law that would sap the foundation of the constitution, as a system of limited, and specified powers."
St. George Tucker Blackstone's Commentaries
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If it's not, well....I'm lost. :-)