Originally Posted by WmHunter
Originally Posted by leroycnbucks
The 14 amendment was put in for the children born from slaves to be United States citizens.


Exactly - and the historical record shows that unequivocally.

Liberals do not want a constitutional interpretation based on original intent and strict construction - they want the Orwellian Bolshevik Humpty Dumpty
version that is malleable to be whatever they want it to be.


“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master—that’s all.”



There is no reason to look at the intent when the language is clear. You say the words are what they are, but then you want to look at original intent. That isn't letting the words be what they are. The words have plain meaning.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside

What plain reading of that sentence leads you to think that it doesn't apply to any child born here?

And before you say the "and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" chances it, show me someone born here that isn't subject to the jurisdiction of the US. (other than the child of a diplomat.)