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To: Sun

You are clearly trying to prove a negative, even after I gave you a link about the most recent law of all:


This is the problem though. How can a law change the Constitution! If we accept that Natural Born Citizen has morphed through simple laws by Congress, then the entire Constitution is at risk with a simple majority of Dems in Congress. A lot of people have posted some really important info, I wish all would take the time to digest it.


103 posted on 01/10/2016 6:22:17 AM PST by magglepuss (Don't tread on me)
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To: magglepuss
How can a law change the Constitution!

Huh...It happens all the time...Congress does all the time, even sitting federal judges have changed, altered, modified the constitution or expanded it's clear meaning...

There are too numerous examples to cite, it doesn't make it right...

Granted, I think every law passed needs to have a constitutional vetting before becoming law...

108 posted on 01/10/2016 6:28:49 AM PST by Popman (Christ alone: My Cornerstone...)
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To: magglepuss

“.. How can a law change the Constitution! If we accept that Natural Born Citizen has morphed through simple laws by Congress, ..”

I believe you are sincere, but most of the Cruz birthers are all over the place, because they have another favorite candidate, but to answer your question..........

Where is Natural Born Citizen defined in the Constitution? I can’t find it there. Can you?

I did find this though:

“Natural born citizen defined

Our constitution doesn’t specifically define “natural born citizen” but is framed in English common law in effect at the time, and under English common law the term “natural born citizen” is understood to be a citizen at birth.

Blackstone defined “natural born subjects” as those born within the dominions of England, as amended by statute.
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The Naturalization Act of 1790, passed just 12 months after our constitution became effective in 1789, undoubtedly reflects the understanding of “natural born citizen” in effect in that era, and states:

And the children of citizens of the United States that may be born beyond Sea, or out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born Citizens: Provided, that the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have never been resident in the United States…

excerpt http://www.cafeconlecherepublicans.com/is-ted-cruz-a-natural-born-citizen/


295 posted on 01/10/2016 11:18:37 PM PST by Sun (Pray that God sends us good leaders. Please say a prayer now.)
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