by Thomas Craig

It seems that the question of President Obama's citizenship will not go away.  I completely understand the anger and disappointment that Americans are feeling, however, perhaps it is time to put this one to rest.  The 14th Amendment clearly states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."  Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961.  Hawaii became a state in 1959.  (Click on the above image to see his birth certificate.)  The question now remains if the government has altered or forged this document.  Is it possible?  Perhaps.  Is it likely?  No, it is not. 

We all have to accept that President Obama is fully eligible to hold the office.  We can snicker about it if we want but until proof is shown that there was a government conspiracy regarding this, we have to accept it.  Challenging the President's eligibility is not only a waste of time, but it demeans and deprives attention from the true arguments that the People have.  The Obama Administration, I believe, LOVES this type of drama.  They see the benefits of ridiculous distractions such as this debate.  While we are all paying attention to the debate about his citizenship, the administration is pushing bills through congress without any time for the bills to be read and understood.  We need to keep our eye on the ball.  Do not let the deluded theories of ignorant people distract you from the true issues of the day.  It is imperil that we keep our resolve and apply real pressure to our representatives on real issues.