Well, I saw the headline last night in the news and immediately considered it to be another shameless political salvo in the ongoing saga that is "presidential campaigning as usual." So naturally I gave it as much attention as I did the affair scandal stirred in me...none.
headline
But then today, there was some interesting links floating around, and by golly, I think they have something! Could it be? Is it true? Is there truly official US law suggesting that being born on US sovereign property at a US Military installation or embassy doesn't qualify as being born as a US Citizen in conjunction with the 14th amendment saying you have to be in order to be Preznit?
I'll report, you decide!
7 FAM 1116.1-4 Not Included in the Meaning of "In the United
States"
(TL:CON-64; 11-30-95)
a. A U.S.-registered or documented ship on the high seas or in the exclusive economic
zone is not considered to be part of the United States. A child born on such a vessel does
not acquire U.S. citizenship by reason of the place of birth (Lam Mow v. Nagle, 24 F.2d
316 (9th Cir., 1928)).
b. A U.S.-registered aircraft outside U.S. airspace is not considered to be part of U.S.
territory. A child born on such an aircraft outside U.S. airspace does not acquire U.S.
citizenship by reason of the place of birth.
c. Despite widespread popular belief, U.S. military installations abroad and U.S.
diplomatic or consular facilities are not part of the United States within the meaning of the
14th Amendment. A child born on the premises of such a facility is not subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States and does not acquire U.S. citizenship by reason of birth.
Legitimate Source.
Now to be honest, I could care less. If anything, it would be funny to see that psycho blow his lid being formally told he does not qualify as a presidential candidate. I doubt he'd win anyway, but if he did, it would be fun to see the circus ensuing if this actual disqualification was debated. If he does take office, then the 14th amendment has been blocked. Then Arnold could run on the McCain precedent! lol Oh the possibilities! Madeline Albright could run too finally!
headline
But then today, there was some interesting links floating around, and by golly, I think they have something! Could it be? Is it true? Is there truly official US law suggesting that being born on US sovereign property at a US Military installation or embassy doesn't qualify as being born as a US Citizen in conjunction with the 14th amendment saying you have to be in order to be Preznit?
I'll report, you decide!
7 FAM 1116.1-4 Not Included in the Meaning of "In the United
States"
(TL:CON-64; 11-30-95)
a. A U.S.-registered or documented ship on the high seas or in the exclusive economic
zone is not considered to be part of the United States. A child born on such a vessel does
not acquire U.S. citizenship by reason of the place of birth (Lam Mow v. Nagle, 24 F.2d
316 (9th Cir., 1928)).
b. A U.S.-registered aircraft outside U.S. airspace is not considered to be part of U.S.
territory. A child born on such an aircraft outside U.S. airspace does not acquire U.S.
citizenship by reason of the place of birth.
c. Despite widespread popular belief, U.S. military installations abroad and U.S.
diplomatic or consular facilities are not part of the United States within the meaning of the
14th Amendment. A child born on the premises of such a facility is not subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States and does not acquire U.S. citizenship by reason of birth.
Legitimate Source.
Now to be honest, I could care less. If anything, it would be funny to see that psycho blow his lid being formally told he does not qualify as a presidential candidate. I doubt he'd win anyway, but if he did, it would be fun to see the circus ensuing if this actual disqualification was debated. If he does take office, then the 14th amendment has been blocked. Then Arnold could run on the McCain precedent! lol Oh the possibilities! Madeline Albright could run too finally!
Last edited by IRONCHEF (2008-02-29 15:04:53)
