Language is the issue on birthright citizenship

On Tuesday, Lynne Donald stated that over 30 countries allow birthright citizenship. The actual data is at least 33 countries allow unrestricted birthright citizenship. These counties are primarily located in North and South America including, sadly in my opinion, the United States.

Then we have Canada and Mexico and Pakistan, Tanzania and Lesotho. But Donald, like many Democrats, seems to dismiss the key point “unconditional birthright citizenship.” That is what the issue is here and it cannot be dismissed. It's a big difference between citizenship being granted on soil alone or at least one parent being a citizen or a documented immigrant.

Then we have the math numbers. There are 195 fully recognized sovereign countries in the world. So let's take 195 minus 33 equals 162. So that means approximately 162 counties have more common sense on proper birthright citizenship, which includes at least one parent being a citizen or documented immigrant.

If you follow the Constitution you will read and see that the 14th Amendment, Section 1, states “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.” The key point is “and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” This is discussed in SCOTUS dissents to the recent birthright citizenship ruling.

Maybe others should really read and understand what the framers meant by “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” People pouring over the border in the millions does not qualify.

Yes, the Daily Herald showed bias and the recent SCOTUS ruling will have devastating consequences unless Congress acts accordingly.

The Democrats are great at exploiting weaknesses and the RINOs sit there and let it happen.

Mike Korkowski

Antioch