I’m confused. Why are so many of you focusing on non-issues and not looking at the bigger picture here? Regardless what theory any one of us has about Obama’s citizenship, where he was born, yada, yada, regardless of the endless “tin foil” pot shots that are being taken and the cracks about conspiracy wing nuts, the bottom line is this: the issue is now being determined on its MERITS. It’s not being kicked out on procedural grounds like all of the other cases. That speaks volumes. Do you think military courts are in the habit of hearing fringe, wing nut claims? And until the case is judged on its merits, we need to be careful about slinging disparaging epithets at those who raise questions in a “free” society. Damn, that’s what’s getting so frustrating and disturbing about this board. As soon as someone puts a remotely unpopular comment out here, folks pounce with a vengeance like a pack of ideological wolves, hurling insults and jabs to inflict maximum damage. Can we please take that kind of discourse to myspace or somewhere teens and pre-teens frolick? Because I have no patience for this shit when I’m dealing with supposedly intelligent adults.
Anyway, it’s really pointless to try to prove or disprove Obama’s citizenship in a thread that was merely intended to focus on (a) the fact that the case is being heard on the merits, (b) the potential fall out if the case is decided adversely to the White House and (c) the potential fall out if there is no closure to the case. The court will have to make this call, and that means that whatever documentation all of the alleged conspiracy theorists have been requesting will have to be produced. And all of the posters on this board who think the allegations are crazy should be thrilled – because one way or another this issue will have to be out to rest, and you won’t have to hear from the tin foil crowd again if your theory holds water.
However, if the administration intervenes and there is no resolution, or if this case ends up being decided on procedural grounds again for whatever reason, then we’ve still got a problem – because there is no closure. For a variety of reasons, I hope this matter is put to rest, because people need to fully believe in the legitimacy – if not the policies and practices – of our Commander-in-Chief. We have courts of law for a reason, and even those with tin foil-wrapped heads have a right to seek judicial relief. Does anyone on this board disagree with that fundamental proposition, or is this a “fringe” concept?
And lastly, to be fair, can you honestly tell me that if GW Bush were the subject of this controversy you would still be dismissing this issue so easily…?
