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Quote by: BobbyO  The reason why is because it is a fascinating Constutional question. |
No, it isn't. It may have been a long time ago, but it is completely settled now and was completely settled by anyone who did 30 seconds of research.
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Being born in the canal zone certainly made McCain a citizen, but does it make him a "natural born" citizen?
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Yes. It does.
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The canal zone was not American territory. It always was legally the property of Panama.
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100% irrelevant. McCain's parents were citizens, therefore he was a citizen at birth
regardless of where in the world he was born, therefore he was a "natural born" citizen - i.e. a citizen at birth.
Two ways to be a citizen at birth (natural born citizen):
1) Be born on American soil
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2) Be born of American parents.
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Quote by: Anmon I have heard Schwarzenegger is involved with groups trying to bend the rule in the constitution so that he can be elligable to run for President, |
Not bend, amend:
USATODAY.com - Should the Constitution be amended for Arnold?
What a bunch of dopes our politicians are.