August 18, 2010
The 14th amendment was pushed through by a Congress much like this one,only Republicans instead of Democrats, who held all power and knew time was short to get their programs passed. One success was this amendment that says anyone born in the US is an American citizen. Of course, it was intended to legitimize the citizenship of ex-slaves. But that is really all it says. Since then, until recently, it was taken at its word. Now, a new term has arisen for children of illegals born on US soil. Since they ARE citizens according to the 14th amendment, they anchor their parents to this side of the border since they need them for their nurturing and support. New interpretations of the 14th amendment would rescind their citizenship, but this is dangerous ground. If we rationalize and re-interpret this part of the constitution, who is to say someone won't do the same to the rest (which they are already doing)? We must support the Constitution as it is written. As Thomas More said in "A Man for all Seasons", I will give the Devil benefit of the law for my own safety's sake!"
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