I'm sure most people will claim that this issue is nothing but an internet conspiracy theory, but Barack Obama's presidential eligibility has yet to be determined, despite all of the contrary claims by the gravely misinformed. The following is a letter that was sent off to the Republican National Committee today by yours truly. Please read it with the understanding that I am not a conspiracy theorist and have a very well-reasoned and researched article to support my opinions contained therein.

"To the RNC Chairman, Co-Chairman, and Counsel:

"Good morning/afternoon/evening. Please forgive my curtness in this letter and the absence of a proper introduction. I have reached a point of great concern for my country and for the government that allegedly represents me and protects my rights and prosperity.

"For several months there have been legal challenges regarding the eligibility of President-elect, Barack H. Obama – in particular, the question of natural born citizenship. These challenges have been met with contempt by Mr. Obama, most of the media, members of Congress (from both parties, regrettably), and even some justices in our federal courts. To date, not one government entity – local, state, or federal – has publicly provided definitive evidence that the eligibility of Mr. Obama for the Office of the President of the United States is legitimate. With just a couple of days remaining before he is sworn in as our 44th president, the time for clear and decisive action is now.

"I know that natural born citizenship is not defined in the Constitution. Since it is not defined, intent and construction must be derived from other sources. The sources that the Founding Fathers used to create our form of government and its laws are well-known. Most, if not all of these sources are found in our very own Library of Congress. It is of the utmost importance that the intent of our Founders is properly interpreted when reading our Constitution and there should be no exceptions whatsoever, especially concerning a position as vital as the federal executive.

"I realize that our federal representatives find themselves in a peculiar position in relation to their constituents and the public in general. I also realize the significance that this past presidential election has had on our country. But it should not be a matter of political correctness or a threat of potential racial angst or hostility that prevents us from upholding and adhering to our laws as written. In my opinion, Barack H. Obama’s eligibility for the presidency is not clearly legitimate according to the language of our Constitution and the intent of the Founders and later generations of lawmakers and justices.

"I have reached the foregoing conclusion based on the writings of those whom the founding generation studied industriously. Among these writers were Emerich de Vattel, Jean Jacques Burlamaqui, Hugo Grotius, Thomas Hobbes, Samuel Pufendorf, and Jean Bodin. These brilliant publicists shaped the philosophies of many of our Founding Fathers and their writings are reflected in many of our founding documents, including our Constitution. Specifically, citizenship – and even natural born citizenship – has been defined in the works of these legal scholars and philosophers. When trying to determine intent of our laws, they certainly are invaluable.

"Beyond the years of our Founders, there is a plethora of congressional records that give us a definition of citizenship – a citizenship that was extensively debated in Congress prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment. These debates are also crucial in deciding what the phrases “not subject to any foreign Power” and “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” mean. The latter phrase is still used in the United States Codes today. Surely the government must know what the phrase means in its original context, since the definition is a matter of congressional record (which can be found in the Congressional Globe).

"The question of citizenship and eligibility – particularly natural born citizenship – rarely finds itself before the courts and at the forefront of federal politics. This is a rare occasion where the question has arisen and the effects could be potentially devastating no matter what the outcome. In this situation, I believe it is better to arrive at a correct decision rather than travel the path with the least resistance. Mr. Obama, while I’m sure his intent is not to utterly destroy this country, has put himself in a unique position that will set him up for repeated legal challenges from the general public and possible impotence as the Commander-in-Chief of our military. It is an avoidable disaster which he has refused to address to this day. His rejection of legal inquiries and adamant refusal to disclose important documentation that can resolve this issue has merely prolonged the debate and is on the verge of setting this country up for a potential catastrophe in our federal government. It is because of this that I have written you today.

"I was born of two citizen parents in the State of Ohio. I have never lived or worked in another country and I have never renounced my citizenship. I have served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. I currently reside in Florida and dutifully pay my taxes and actively participate in the political process. I am asking as a citizen, a patriot, and a producer of society, that anyone with the capacity to find answers to the questions that have been raised, find those answers and disseminate it to the public as quickly as possible. I do not want to hear pre-packaged responses from our representatives or our political parties. I do not want to hear that Mr. Obama’s eligibility has already been verified – unless you can direct me to the proper government investigation, inquiry, or documents that have definitively answered and explained the questions that have been raised. If there are none, then I would expect that an investigation or inquiry shall start immediately in order to avoid future calamities.

"If you cannot provide information that should already exist or if you insist on responding with false information or an unwillingness to investigate the matter, you can expect me to withdraw any and all support that I may offer to the Republican Party now and in the future. I will not vote for any Republican in state or federal elections and I will not donate one penny of my income to any Republican candidate or Republican-sponsored event. I’m sure you receive many threats from people claiming they will leave the Party if you do not act, but rest assured that this is no idle remark without any intent to follow through. The actions of the Party as a whole have been near disgraceful over the past few years and this situation is not a matter that can be swept under the rug and completely dismissed. Our Constitution, and potentially our way of life, is in jeopardy. I trust that you understand the gravity of this moment and do not take constitutional matters like this lightly.

"I thank you for your time and will be expecting a response that is appropriate to the seriousness of this letter."

Of course, this letter contained my name and contact information as well, but since my readers are not yet privileged to know that information, it has been withheld from this post.

Some of you may be wondering what my aim is by demanding answers about Obama's citizenship and eligibility status. It's simple: the constitution was written with specific requirements that had specific meanings. If Obama does not meet those basic requirements, he is ineligible to hold the office he has been elected to. Without a constitutional amendment that repeals the requirement in question - "natural born citizenship" - there is no remedy to the situation if Obama is indeed ineligible.

The longer we wait to find the answers to this query, the more potential danger there is to the stability of our federal government. All I am seeking is an answer to a simple question. I'm not sure why this question is continually met with so much resistance. It certainly makes one wonder...

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