[John Valentine]

You gave a nonsense scenario that takes 'silly' to new extremes. I don't think my examples were any more absurd than yours, and in fact I provided them to highlight the utter inanity of your imaginings.

In logic, illogical premises lead the way to illogical and undesirable conclusions.

You can say that again! And take it to heart next time.

[grania]

My example parallels Cruz’s. Yours does not. My scenario COULD result if Cruz is indeed a natural born citizen. Yours has nothing to do with that circumstance, as your scenario has nothing to do with those impacted by the citizenship rules under scrutiny.