Why Be Thankful: 5
Keyes makes a worthwhile point in re Obama, birth certificates and the US Constitution:
ESSENCE.COM: For argument’s sake, let’s say Obama is only a naturalized citizen, and was raised by Americans and grew up in the United States. What difference does that make to you?
KEYES: It makes a difference to the Constitution. The Constitution has to be obeyed. If we get into a position where it is somehow regarded as dispensable then this country will fall apart. Black people should be the first folks to remember that. Without adherence to the Constitution our battles would have never been won. I don’t want to live in a country where we are suddenly back in a world where the force of majority rules. I don’t think any of us do.
I am thankful that we have a US Constitution which does make many things very clear. Birth status for the president is one of them. I personally do not know what to think of the many theories which have been advanced regarding this issue; but I believe that it is worth resolving the issue so that all of the talk may be put to rest.
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