Exchange of the Day: "All Obama has to do to make this all go away is produce a birth certificate. It shouldn't be that tough. Why hasn't he?"– TRoublerunt
"The Health Department of the State of Hawaii (and then Republican governor) certified that he was born there. What exactly do you want as proof? The long-form birth certificate that Hawaii and several other states don't issue?"– LivinginVA
Arizona passes bill that makes presidential hopefuls prove citizenship
Federal law requires that presidential candidates be natural-born American citizens. For Arizona legislators, however, this is not enough. They have passed a bill requiring that all presidential candidates – including President Obama – prove their citizenship before they are placed on that state's ballot. The measure has not yet been signed by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, a Republican. Many CNN.com readers said the bill was really about racism.
Suhgarim said, "The only politician I've ever seen proof of being born in the US is Barack Obama; perhaps we should kick all the others out until they can prove where they were born. I am white and I am sick, sick, sick of this racism! Because that's just what it is. I've never seen a white candidate go through this. A plague and a curse on America for our stupidity! And a double plague and curse on conservatives and Republicans!"
kathyrants said, "In my entire lifetime, I have never known of a president who had to go through so much just to prove he is eligible for the presidency. I have also not seen so much disrespect for the president. Let's get with it America. Let's worry about more important things. Let our President do what he needs to do to get us back on track. I too am white and very tired of hearing about this. He is black; he is the president, so shut up, sit down and have another beer!"
Some readers questioned the use of taxpayer money to push the bill. Ghurst said, "So why did Carl Seel introduce a bill for a law that already exists? As a public servant, shouldn't he be mindful of how he spends his time and the people's money? If my boss caught me wasting my time and his money on something that is not needed, I would get fired."
BigOtto said, "We have truly become the laughing stock of the world."
Muslim beauty contestant faces critics on all sides, she says
Model Shanna Bukhari hopes to win the British Miss Universe contest this year and represent Britain at the international contest. Her presence in the beauty contest has upset all kinds of people: among them, some Muslims who think she is not religious enough and some U.K. citizens who think she shouldn't be allowed to represent a "white" country.
The story had some CNN.com readers discussing how Islam views women. Alberto said, "As a Muslim, I say to Shanna: All the power to you, girl! Go for it. Don't let the idiots get to you. You are beautiful, created by the same God that has created this universe. There is no place for religious zealots to have a say in what you're doing, only you and your heart.”
fgf said, "Ignore these stupid people, Shanna. I'm a Muslim girl – do whatever you want. Those laws to cover up had cultural relevance in Saudi Arabia 1400+ years ago. They don’t apply today."
Husain said, "Allah did not want women to be our equals. Women are inherently inferior and subservient to men. They must be covered to keep them from entering into sin and causing a man to do so. They are put here to bring forth children and give pleasure to their husbands."
Billy Ryan replied, "Husain, You must come into the light. Women are equals in every way, Don't be left behind in another century, Join ours. It's much better."
KBaus said, "Husain, what does the Quran say about family and the mother? Does it say that family is at the feet of the mother? Does not it say to treat your mother with the highest respect? Saying that women are inherently inferior clearly states that your mother is inferior to you. That is not what Quran say. How is it that Jesus is one of the four most important prophets of Islam yet he taught peace and love, not hate and inequality? Are you a true Muslim or one who hijacks Islam for its own evil purpose?"
BiH said, "Dear Husain, as a Muslim women, I have the privilege to believe and practice the religion of Islam. I support the young lady; she is proving that women in Islam are equal to any other women in other religions. Now is the time for Muslim men to start respecting your sisters, wife, daughters. How many Muslim women are suffering because of the egoism of man? Don’t anyone dare to judge the women; we will all one day be standing in front of our creator, Inshallah."
'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' canceled
For more than 40 years, TV viewers have been able to tune in to the much-loved life stories portrayed on "All My Children" and "One Life to Live." By January 2012 those stories will end, ABC announced, to be replaced with shows about food and lifestyle.
Many CNN.com readers shared how tuning in to those shows powerfully linked them to memories of loved ones. Kelly said, "I grew up watching 'All My Children' with my grandmother. I still watch till this day and I'm also hooked on OLTL and GH. These shows are as American as apple pie."
Tamzilla said, "One of my fondest memories is watching AMC with my mom over dinner! I bought my first VCR just to record AMC. Now that I'm disabled I DVR them both everyday. If they do away with both these I will never watch ABC again!"
Jerbear said, "This is a sad day. I am a 35-year old male (not gay) who watched OLTL/General Hospital religiously when I was young every day with my grandma. I became hooked. I still tune in if I have the chance, just for the nostalgia."
Others explained how the shows relieved the stress in their own lives and swore they would turn off ABC forever. Sherry said, "Everyday I drive home for lunch just so I can watch 'All My Children,' and have had this same routine for the past 11 years. At least for an hour a day I was able to get lost in somebody else's world and leave my problems behind. I definitely will not be watching a food reality show. ABC has lost this viewer."
But others said the soaps had lived past their prime. When Andagain said, "Oh no! I stopped watching AMC 25 years ago when I had to go to work. Whatever happened to Erica Kane?!!" John replied, "You're wondering why they're canceling these shows? For one, even you stopped watching a quarter-century ago."
Compiled by the CNN.com moderation staff. Some comments edited for length or clarity.
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From the moment Obama was selected to be the Democrat front runner for president the fringe came out to attack him. The fringe are people who still want the SOUTH TO RISE AGAIN!! The fringe say it is about idealogy or philosophical differences. But we really know what it is all about. It is that there is a cool half black man who is living in the fringes WHITE HOUSE!!! Birther, budgets, wars, healthcare, bailouts, socialist, nazi, communist, community organizer, these are just code words for what the fringe really want to call president obama and that is the n-word. Racism is alive a sicker than ever in America and that is what has come out of Obama becoming our president. What a shame that we live in the 21 st century but our mentality is 2nd century BC.
Personally I believe theirs reasonable doubt he was born in the U.S but in fact arrived in Hawaii a day or two after his birth in Kenya (For all you people calling the Tea party people names what if it was Palin or Bush instead of Obama would you be singing the same tune?) None of this matters because regardless of if he is eligible or not he is the President now and your telling me it would not be covered up too the 9th degree? This would be a HUGE embarrassment too the US and would undo the Democratic Party.
I love CNN.
VERY SIMPLE!!! SHOW THE BIRTH CRTIFICATE.
VRY SMPLE! LRN 2 SPL! ( AND DON'T SHOUT!)
SIMPLER than that .... LEARN to READ at least after the BIRTH CERTIFICATE SHOW.... READ the first two quotes and stop making a fool of yourself... You guys are funny...
More irony (yes, George Romney was Mitt's dad):
George Romney (1907–1995), who ran for the Republican party nomination in 1968, was born in Mexico to U.S. parents. Romney's grandfather had emigrated to Mexico in 1886 with his three wives and children after Utah outlawed polygamy. Romney's monogamous parents retained their U.S. citizenship and returned to the United States with him in 1912. Romney never received Mexican citizenship, because the country's nationality laws had been restricted to jus-sanguinis statutes due to prevailing politics aimed against American settlers.[47] George Romney therefore had no allegiance to a foreign country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Romney
Birthers might read this, assuming they are able:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Born_Citizen_Clause
@Name: correct. And yet you honestly believe the government would take a certificate of live birth that was not verfied when checking the eligibility of the President of the US? Really?? Obama would not be able to play little league, but he would be able to be POTUS? That is what the birthers are asking that we believe. And that is why the whole issue is so completely ludricrous.
Oh my god, what is it with Americans and simplifying everything down to overwhelming labels like racism. Are you so lazy to comprehend the complexities of human actions and motivations, that you simply generalize to help you understand the world. Complex in this situation means some hate or dislike him because he's a democrat or not white or 'socialist' or because they told too, or could it be because Obama is the first president who's has such an international experience, and just maybe that 'scares' some people (stupid ofcourse), but still possible. If Obama we were white, but his father Russian, I'm sure the same hysteria would be true. Please Americans don't destroy the definition of racism by simplifying it and over-using it. Be more responsible.
Golly, question the voracity of a democrat president and be called a racist. Who ever saw that coming? (tic)
What are all the names you call republicans again without so much as a twitch? I've lost count.
But here's the kicker:
No matter which way it turns out Obama will be deemed unworthy for his position for refusing to show something so "innocent" yet to many so critical, especially since this is something he knows has become a dividing force which is causing arguments and separation among fellow citizens. Use your brains. WHO would want to do that?
One would "think" he would not want to be a cause for this division, but instead be attempting to repair any divisiveness wherever he possibly could.
The facts ultimately show he does not. Are you still with me? Do you think you can wrap a few brain cells around that concept?
I CHALLENGE YOU DING BATS TO SHOW ME A FULL OBAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATE THAT HAS ALL THE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION THAT SOLDIERS AND CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY TO GET A SECURITY CLEARANCE...
I CHALLENGE YOU DINGBATS TO IDENTIFY EXACTLY WHICH OF THE TWO HOSPITALS THAT WERE IN HAWAII BACK THEN THAT OBAMA WAS (allegedly) BORN IN.
YOU CAN'T DO IT! But Obama can... and he won't for some reason... and that is why we are chatting incessantly about all of this.
You are one of the stupid trolls that dont read before posting!...CONGRATULATIONS IDIOT!
I can't wait till people see they have no health care and medicare and have to work till they are 70 years old to draw SS. Before you except all that is promised aqnd said.
Jesus Christ himself could come down and tell these bithers that Barack Obama was indeed born in the United States,but they wouldn't believe him. Because it has nothing to do with were this man was born, it's all about the color of his skin. Then you have people who say that you can't say anything negative about this President, without being call a racists. The fact is if you have dealt with racism all your life, believe me you know it when you see it. I voted for Barack H. Obama in 2008, don't regret it one bit. I plan to vote for him again in 2012.
This is all crap. If he were born one foot north of the USA border, does that make him more or less capable? its the law of the land. So is driving the speed limit, who cares. Wanna enforce something, try the existing immigration laws. Is he a liar? Everyone is. It's called sin.
This whole idea about Obama having to prove his citizenship and place of birth is a load of crap. And yes, some folks are harping on this garbage because they can't stand that a black man is in the White House. I'm white, by the way, but I think this "birther' malarkey is idiotic. I've heard every absurd reason why the birth certificate is not real, forgeries, fake old newspaper birth announcements, conspiracies, etc. Get a life.
I know Obama was born in Hawaii. I'm not going to stop making birther jokes though. It's fun watching Obamessiah worshipers get all hyper about it. I bet more the 70% of the people making the jokes also know and are just having fun at liberals thin-skinned dumbhasses.
Rita Rather than being a bunch of ignorant racist hillbillies – the way the Liberal Media portrays them – the birther movement is actually motivated by more epistemological concerns – daring – much like Rene Descartes – to ask the difficult questions about the nature of human existence and the limits of what is ultimately verifiable in this cold, lonely universe we all find ourselves in.
Let me say first, I would not live in Arizona for any reason whatsoever. To me, Jan Brewer has more hatred in her eyes than any politician I have ever seen. I would be ashamed if she were my Grandma. I am a white man, and I am shocked by the level of racism that these birthers are exhibiting. Accept this fact, we have an African American President. He is in a position that ALL of you posting here will NEVER be. He is the President of the United States of America and he should be given some respect. These birthers are shaming our country.