Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

DavidDvorkin

(20,604 posts)

6. Correct

Reply to davidthegnome (Reply #5)

Sun May 5, 2013, 01:19 PM

May 2013

I was born in another country and became a citizen through the naturalization process.

The requirement that a president be a natural-born citizen has surely kept some good people from running for president. It makes no sense, and other democracies don't have such a rule.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Some day, you too could become President! [View all] davidthegnome May 2013 OP

Almost recommended... until the "Dean Scream" crack... Cooley Hurd May 2013 #1

I'm not sure I understand your point. davidthegnome May 2013 #2

Recommended after clarification. Cooley Hurd May 2013 #3

I was not told that DavidDvorkin May 2013 #4

I have only a vague understanding of what that means. davidthegnome May 2013 #5

Correct DavidDvorkin May 2013 #6

Join your local Democratic club and become a part of the solution. JDPriestly May 2013 #7

I believe I'll take your advice. davidthegnome May 2013 #8