[DiogenesLamp]

Exceptions. A simple rule is that if there are exceptions, then it isn't a rule.

Both slaves and Indians were exceptions to the "born here you are a citizen" rule. So were the Chinese until Wong Kim Ark.

The English law rule was created simply to dragoon as many people into the service of the King as was possible. It was only intended for Monarchical power, it was never intended to govern a Republic.

[Fury]

Re: 165 - understood. Just noting there is really no analogue to American Indians.