I think what it boils down to is this- everyone that is interested in this has to decide what it more important- following the Constitution or keeping the peace. Everyone knows this is a very hot potato and if he is proven to be ineligible then it could lead to Civil War or at the least serious unrest in this country.
Even “name” conservatives such as our politicians and talk hosts have to decide which path they think best. It doesn’t mean they are right- it just means that is the path they think is best. None of them know the truth about the birth certificate- any more than we do.
I would hate to say drop it and then find out later he is ineligible- at that point we have violated the Constitution and if allowed to stand then that is precedent to allow people who are not natural born to become president. If we relentlessly pursue it and there is nothing there it makes Rs look like very sore losers. I think I would rather look like a sore loser than let an ineligible person become president in violation of our Constitution. Everyone has their own opinion- but I am tired up putting up with crap dems do that is unconstitutional, illegal, etc. just to “get along” it hasn’t worked out so well up to this point. Some say overlooking this is “for the good of the (GOP) party” but is it good for the party to possibly violate the Constitution?
The potential for violence is being greatly exaggerated. Let the Gangster Disciples, Latin kings and Insane Unknowns go up against the National Guard. It could produce some good results.