“Inconceivable that the founders wanted future sons of British citizens to be considered “natural born” citizens. Does any one believe they would have?”
I haven’t looked at the federalist papers in years..wouldn’t they have mentioned it? Or did they?
One example, check out Jay’s (numerous) letter(s) on wanting to prevent foreign entanglements. His well know letter to (presiding over the Con Con) Washington immediately pre-dates the requirement showing up in their drafts.