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To: DiogenesLamp
Congress cannot make "natural" citizens. They can only naturalize (meaning to make "like natural") people.

And as I said before, in order to identify those who can become citizens only through naturalization Congress needs to identify those who are natural-born citizens. It's common sense.

Naturalization is akin to adoption. In adoption, you aren't really a genetic relative of the family, but everyone will pretend that you are.

Wow, you're out to insult everyone now. Dissing adoption?

209 posted on 11/16/2015 8:05:47 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg
And as I said before, in order to identify those who can become citizens only through naturalization Congress needs to identify those who are natural-born citizens. It's common sense.

No it isn't. It is backward's logic. You are attempting to define something by what it isn't.

Your argument is "That because something is not this, it must therefore be that."

No. Just because a cow is not a chicken, that does not mean a squirrel must be a chicken.

210 posted on 11/16/2015 8:11:49 AM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: DoodleDawg
Wow, you're out to insult everyone now. Dissing adoption?

No, i'm not dissing adoption. I myself am adopted. It's one of those things that gave me insight into the fact that birth certificates can be issued that don't contain true information on them.

I merely point out that there is a difference between being a natural family member, and a "naturalized" family member. For most purposes they can be treated exactly the same, but this won't hold true if someone needs a kidney transplant.

211 posted on 11/16/2015 8:14:30 AM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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