Nevertheless, that rule is still the rule in many, many places. But, how can we force the U.S. government to adopt similar rules for purposes of its determinations of citizenship. I don't think they're required to follow state statutes and, even if they were, which state's statutes would prevail. Should NBC status depend upon what state the candidate was born in?
I think there are some holes in that analysis, parts we can't be sure were contemplated or intended back then. ;-)
I think modern law needs to be reevaluated based on scientific advancement that makes paternity certain. It is completely unfair and unnatural to make a man support another man’s children while the actual father is not required to contribute anything.