[Pilsner]

Why would JOHN A. BARRY's Attorney make the argument if it was widely known to have no merit?

He was being paid to take a side, and had to argue something.

Which is more excuse than Birthers have. They make preposterous arguments for free.

[DiogenesLamp]

He was being paid to take a side, and had to argue something.

An Attorney arguing an obviously false fact of law could face sanction from the court, especially in 1847 when they did not put up with much nonsense, unlike today.

Which is more excuse than Birthers have. They make preposterous arguments for free.

We can't afford to pay our side. You've got Daddy Sorros and Obama to fund your side.