Birthright Citizenship Unconstitutional?

[smitty]

Appears so!  Thoughts?

 

http://www.gopusa.com/freshink/2014/07/09/birthright-citizenship-is-flatly-unconstitutional/?subscriber=1

[tvc184]

I think that hinging the constitutionality of a birthright on the phrase "and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" is a losing argument.

[BLUEDOVE3]

Being such a proud member of the liberal left-center with an inch towards the right, our constitutional rights must apply to everyone, no matter how unpopular the situation may be.  

[NorthoftheBorder]

Being such a proud member of the liberal left-center with an inch towards the right, our constitutional rights must apply to everyone, no matter how unpopular the situation may be.  

I think constitutional rights extend to citizens of the USA.  However, we should extend dignity and treat fairly those who are not citizens whether they are attempting to become a citizen or merely living here peaceably and lawfully!!  That would be de-facto giving them the same rights as citizens.  But for those who are here unlawfully and/or are hostile to this country and its citizens, no constituional rights should be extended!!!  Again that does not mean we abuse or torture them, but if they are a threat to the peace or well being of our citizens, then they have to be dealt with swiftly!!!

[BLUEDOVE3]

I think constitutional rights extend to citizens of the USA.  However, we should extend dignity and treat fairly those who are not citizens whether they are attempting to become a citizen or merely living here peaceably and lawfully!!  That would be de-facto giving them the same rights as citizens.  But for those who are here unlawfully and/or are hostile to this country and its citizens, no constituional rights should be extended!!!  Again that does not mean we abuse or torture them, but if they are a threat to the peace or well being of our citizens, then they have to be dealt with swiftly!!!

Like the little kids crossing over? Ah okay!!

[LumRaiderFan]

I think constitutional rights extend to citizens of the USA.  However, we should extend dignity and treat fairly those who are not citizens whether they are attempting to become a citizen or merely living here peaceably and lawfully!!  That would be de-facto giving them the same rights as citizens.  But for those who are here unlawfully and/or are hostile to this country and its citizens, no constituional rights should be extended!!!  Again that does not mean we abuse or torture them, but if they are a threat to the peace or well being of our citizens, then they have to be dealt with swiftly!!!

 

I thought everybody knew that but I guess not...good post...hopefully it will educate some.

[NorthoftheBorder]

I thought everybody knew that but I guess not...good post...hopefully it will educate some.

Maybe I should have inserted "only" in the first sentence!

[Big girl]

Can someone explain to me what the Dream Act entails. The one signed into law by Perry or was it Bush years ago.

[Big girl]

It was signed by Perry in 2001.

[stevenash]

She already knows what it is.  She thinks she is setting another trap.

[Big girl]

What is it? I dont understand.

[stevenash]

Then consult with one of your MBA type friends, that you trust.  It is obvious you aren't going to believe anything that anybody on this board tells you.  And, of course, (although you have already done so) simply go to Wikipedia and type in Dream Act.

[Big girl]

Stevie, do you agree with it?

[stevenash]

Not sufficiently familiar with it to offer any thoughts.  Isn't that a novel idea?

[NorthoftheBorder]

Stevie, do you agree with it?

Steve/Big Girl, this is too much PDA for this board!!!  LOL!!!  :D

[Big girl]

Can you please read about the "Texas Dream Act" and tell me what you think about it.

[stevenash]

I will read it when I have time but right now I am trying to become more conversant with "macroeconomics" since your friend said ( with little or no knowledge of me other than what you said) I didnt understand them

[Big girl]

Ok..

[Big girl]

The measure allows undocumented immigrant students to pay in-state tuition rates if they graduated from high school or received a GED in Texas. They must have lived in the state for three years and sign an affidavit affirming that they are seeking legal residency.
TEXAS DREAM ACT

[Big girl]

How do you guys feel about the Texas Dream Act

[stevenash]

Instead of asking that question in two separate threads, why not start a new one?

[smitty]

How do you guys feel about the Texas Dream Act

My stance on any ILLEGAL in this country is that NO ONE should receive ANY form of taxpayer money!

[Big girl]

Are you upset that this law was passed Smitty. How do you feel about rick perry?

[stevenash]

Big Girl- The Texas Dream Act was signed by Rick Perry but was passed with BIPARTISAN support from the Texas Legislature UNLIKE (VERY MUCH UNLIKE) The Affordable Health Care Act

[smitty]

Are you upset that this law was passed Smitty. How do you feel about rick perry?

BigGirl, I am not a blind supporter.   No, I did not agree with this.  There were a lot of things I did not agree with GW Bush.  If I can agree with 80% of my candidate, then once elected, we can always talk about the 20% we don't agree on.  But -- unlike the current President, Perry, as Governor and GW Bush, as Governor and President, act like adults.  And they do and did have a clue.  I'm not sure this President can even buy a clue!  So, although I may disagree with 20% of my candidates, they are still 1000% better obama...