In case you have been living under a rock for the past 3 months, ( or just don't pay attention to to current events) there is a 'theory' circulating in several circles who believe that our democratically elected President Barack Obama, was not born in the United States, as required by Article II, section I, paragraph 5 of the US Constitution.
"No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen
of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this
Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President;
neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall
not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been
fourteen Years a Resident within the United States."
Now, if ... and this a big if, what these 'birthers' claim is indeed proven to be true, the president would be removed from office, as read in Article II, section 4.
"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the
United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment
for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other
high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment
for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other
high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
FACTS: 1) Both major newspapers in the state of Hawaii announced the birth of one Barack H. Obama to a Mr and Mrs Barack Obama on the date of 4 Aug 1961
2) There are these photos posted here.
SPECULATION: There would have had to have been an extremely well coordinated effort to manufacture the evidence.
2) There are these photos posted here.
SPECULATION: There would have had to have been an extremely well coordinated effort to manufacture the evidence.
OPINION: The birther claims are bogus claims perpetuated by people who hate Obama. Open and shut, case closed.
When I first saw the story, I believed the claims, but a little research, and some good 'ole fashioned common sense led me to change my mind. I'm not exactly Barack Obama's biggest fan, but these claims are simply beyond the pale. I'm glad that I quit stirring my KoolAid on this.
Now there exists another group of 'ers' that need to be addressed as well. While the 9/11 truth movement has a few more recognizable figures in their following (a small list of these names here,) there exist several glaring facts that simply cannot be refuted here concerning claims that explosives were used to bring down the buildings. I presently do not have all of the facts to form an honest and intelligent opinion concerning peoples motives, but my initial reaction is that the 9/11 truthers are simply loons who will hate George Bush for ever.
Now before I get blasted, let me be absolutely clear. Every American, be they rich, poor, conservative, liberal, black, white or whatever deserve to be treated with respect and civility. Americans, on either side of any debate should exercise their right to question their government.
As an American citizen, I demand accountability from my government and you should too because the mainstream media certainly isn't. The First Amendment says this;
When I first saw the story, I believed the claims, but a little research, and some good 'ole fashioned common sense led me to change my mind. I'm not exactly Barack Obama's biggest fan, but these claims are simply beyond the pale. I'm glad that I quit stirring my KoolAid on this.
Now there exists another group of 'ers' that need to be addressed as well. While the 9/11 truth movement has a few more recognizable figures in their following (a small list of these names here,) there exist several glaring facts that simply cannot be refuted here concerning claims that explosives were used to bring down the buildings. I presently do not have all of the facts to form an honest and intelligent opinion concerning peoples motives, but my initial reaction is that the 9/11 truthers are simply loons who will hate George Bush for ever.
Now before I get blasted, let me be absolutely clear. Every American, be they rich, poor, conservative, liberal, black, white or whatever deserve to be treated with respect and civility. Americans, on either side of any debate should exercise their right to question their government.
As an American citizen, I demand accountability from my government and you should too because the mainstream media certainly isn't. The First Amendment says this;
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right
of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances."
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right
of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances."
Now, I would like to leave you with a quote from Thomas Jefferson,
"Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear"
Sources; www.quotedb.com, US constitution, http://recursed.blogspot.com/2009/03/911-truthers-meet-their-waterloo-ron.html, http://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20041026093059633, http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html
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Are you familiar with Dr. Steven Jones and his research? He was a professor at BYU for awhile, until he came up with some evidence. If you are not aware of him, I suggest that you find out all you can. He has held some great presentations that can be found on google video, and maybe even Youtube.
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