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Jim Bednarek br> Ellisville, Missouri /p>

I agree with George Neumayr's assessment of the short-sightedness surrounding ideas to amend the Constitution to allow foreign-born citizens to run for President. The Framers (capital F intentional) knew what they were doing; let's give them the credit they deserve.

In fairness to Governor Schwarzenegger, he'd probably be a very good President, and I have no doubts about his loyalties to America. However, he's not the problem. The problem is that amending the Constitution in this manner would, as Mr. Neumayr explains, open up the Presidency to other persons whose loyalties we can't be sure about, and that must never be allowed to happen.

p>Of course, in their ceaseless efforts to troll for votes by any means necessary, the Democrats will pursue this issue. It's simply another reason why the nation needs to consign this party, and this idea, to the dustbin of history. Both are bad for a healthy America. br> -- Gavin Valle br> Peapack, New Jersey /p> p> It's almost as if those who want to change the constitution for Arnold and Jennifer (Granholm) are wanting in the intelligence department. Didn't this last election tell them something? Without pro-life evangelicals the Republicans can't win. Do they honestly think the evangelicals will vote for the pro choice groper? Whenever I see Fred Barnes get all giggly and goosey over Arnold, it kinda makes me sick. Arnold is from a BLUE state, guys. br> -- Annette Cwik /p>

With regard to the qualifications for President of the United States, I think that one qualification should be changed. And that is the minimum age. It should be raised to 50. This of course would have affected only three presidents historically: T. Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Clinton. Considering the last two a case can clearly be made. In our day and time, I do not think anyone under 50 has the proper experience to adequately handle the office.

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