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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As is typical you loud mouth liberals resort to calling others names when you have no answers! If you want to be president then show your certificate or shut your mouth!! One of these days all of you calling everyone names will get what comes to ignorant idiots and you will deserve it!! Most of you like Dr. Delhi are too stupid to have a discussion when it is easier to call others names and act self righteous and like you know everything!!! Smell your ass you stink just like everyone else Dr.!!!
Maybe if some of you were slapped in the mouth you might start to show some manners and respect for others!
CNN: Everyone who questions or criticizes Obama is a RACIST!!! Keep up your totally unbiased reporting, CNN! I know you would defend and support a Republican in the same messes as Obama has been in!
Has anyone noticed that the bill requires a birth certificate not all states issue? The only birth certificate Hawaii issues doesn't meet their requirement.
Man, you poor blacks whine at everything questioned at a black person as racism. Grow up you stupid idiots. You're the same ones that say O.J. is innocent too, and incite riots as such. Guess why you don't get any respect....because you don't deserve it. If Hawaii has birth records of some sort, then fine, end of discussion, but don't try to turn this into some sort of race issue....that just makes you look like stupid, not an equal which all of you should be and can be. GROW UP !!!
Its about racism and a racist and one-sided media that keeps this crap alive!!
"I have a "Certificate of Live Birth" from the state of Hawaii it is my 21 yo Brothers.. He was Adopted when he was 5yo. by My Mother and Stepdad, When he applied for a US Passport he requested one and On his "Official State of Hawaii, Certificate of Live Birth" it shows My Mother and Stepdad as the birth parents. So what I have deduced from this little bit of information is.... Hawaii's "Certificate of live Birth" isn't worth the paper it's written on !"
Where does it say he was born? When does it say it was issued? Obama's says he was born in Hawaii and issued in 1961. You lost because you don'th have a brain.
Earlier during the election I was able to get a copy on line of the birth certificate of the Pres. That is all they issue.
By the way I am 69 years old and my husband is 71 when we retired from NY to another state years ago in order to get our drivers license in that state we had to show our NY drivers license and our birth certificate. The copies we have are the same as our President. Where is Trump's birth certificate has any one check his out to see if he is a citizen also Our President was a Senator before he became President. Where was dumb Trump then.He needs something to get the attention of the publice and make his name known as he plans on running for President. Big Mistake!!!!!!!!! He is the best example of Big Business millionairs in this country.We need a president that will represent the common man.
and people look at black people funny when we say racism aint dead its american as apple pie
You're right about that. What percentage of blacks voted for Obama? Yeah nothing racist about 97% of blacks voting for a black man. But it's whites who are still the most racist. Right. Gotcha.
The birther movement IS racist.
he should prove it or lose it. cant follow the rules? then get out and go back to your own country with the rest of the r@gheads.
Many of you are too dumb to vote. You can't comprehend every state issues birt certs differently and that Obama showed a 100% valid HI one that clearly states he was born there in 1961. It is a very simple issue unlike health care, military policy or the debt. If you cannot learn this issue get away from politics and let only average and above average people vote.
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, hat and the State Department certificate to prove it. You don't have to be born on US soil to be a US citizen, you can be born outside of the United States or its territories and be considered a natural-born citizen as long as one or both of yours parents are US citizens at the time of your birth. There was no act of Congress which made John McCain a US citizen. His father, a US citizen was serving outside the US as a military oifficer. he was born a US citizen. Obama's mother is/was a US citizen at the time of his birth so the arguement has no merit because he would have been a citizen of the US no matter where he was born.
I`m from Brazil but I Love this country so much. It`s a shame that America got stuck in a few things like racism, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, gay marriage and Sarah Palin. Come American, Let`s get our feet on the ground show the world
what they think about US. They see US as the Best nation on earth and we are. Just need to get back on truck.
I lost everything in hurricane Katrina. I had to reorder a birth certificate from the state of louisiana. It's the only thin I have that proves I was born here. Does that mean I can't be president? If the president submitted his birth certificate...what else does he have to do???? Change his skin color?