Would you support a constitutional amendment removing the natural born citizen requirement for office of President? (Taliban, legal)

[Weedsnake]

Originally Posted by PhenomenalAJ

All the braindead oppose it, proably typical American results.

It is my opinion that only the brain dead are in favor of it. Probably typical anti-American results.

[legalsea]

Originally Posted by wrecking ball

-citizen ( naturalized or NBC ).
-35+ years of age
-previous consecutive 20years residency.
-can not have held elected office in another country.
-diverse musical tastes.

Very good!

I would add that there needs to be an official Presidential 'suit', size 38 tall.

In order to be president, the suit must fit. No fatties need apply.

The president should be at least 6 foot 2 inches tall (to impress and awe the Chinese).

No more than two DWI's.

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by Ford Beebe

There were very legitimate reasons for writing this requirement at the time.

but as the constitution is written you don't have to spend your childhood in the US. you could be born in the US, move abroad, live there till 21, return to the US and be eligible for POTUS at 35.

[PJ1252]

the president should be a natural born citizen period end of story and that includes arnold

[JordanJP]

Nope, would not support it. I'd probably help organize a movement against it, actually.

[legalsea]

Originally Posted by DraggingCanoe

The source:

Alabama Obama ballot challenge | Fellowship of the Minds

Well, I'M convinced! If a second Lt. says it, it must be true!

[wrecking ball]

Originally Posted by lifelongMOgal

Why? No split national allegiance nor could the possibility arise.

but a US born citizen could spend the first 21years of life living in a foreign country and be eligible at 35.

would you consider that person to have split allegiances?

[EDnurse]

Originally Posted by bchris02

Do you think the President of the United States should be a natural born citizen? Why or why not?

I think you should define "natural born citizen" first. I don't think there is a consensus out there.

[case44]

Originally Posted by bchris02

Do you think the President of the United States should be a natural born citizen? Why or why not?

Yes. That's what it calls for in the U.S. Constitution, and that is reason enough for the amendment not to be changed. Leave it like it is.

[Natural510]

Nah, I think in a country with 300 million people, we should be able to find a qualified president every four years who is a native citizen.