Resolved: That naturalized U.S. citizens should be able to run for President of America

we may be able to finish this debate before the end of the day. :) MY OPPONENT- "Many exemplary figures have not been born in America, yet have long upheld the beliefs of freedom, justice, and equality for which we stand. Some examples might be Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and perhaps more currently popular, Arnold Schwarzenegger. " GHANDI- Ghandi brought the nation of india to have its independence. He was a very great man with his efforts of peace. But even though his method worked well for India, america is a different story. We are cannot start a peace brigade and live through it. Right now with our current wars it would do more harm than good. How ever even though Ghandi is a really great person, there still remains that TRUST issue. (i'll refer to later) NELSON MANDELA- Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of the African National Congress's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. The South African courts convicted him on charges of sabotage, as well as other crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid. He too falls under the trust issue. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER- Is a perfect example of what i was talking about before. He is still part of our government, although not president of the united states. He is still offered a vast amount of oppurtunities with his position. TRUST ISSUE- With all these examples i have been there lies one major issue. we cannot trust them. I will give you a perfect example. Heres an example: Hitler was an austrian born political leader of germany from 1934 to 1945. I emphasize austrian born. meaning born and raised in a different country. any ways, before everything, hitler was Considered a very smart, very inspirational man. He was loved by many. His expertise and brilliant-ness soon adopted him as the president of germany. Instantly he assumed power, and used it to the best of his abilities. for the first year he did well as a president. Then he got new ideas which led him to the writing of the 'Mein kumpf' and then onto the slaughterings of the jews, and of his own country me If we were to allow Ghandi into our country's head because of his feats in india, we could not know what he would do after assuming power. He has never been in a state of rule, not even in india. He was highly respected and honored, but never could issue order to them. all he did was Just offer his kind loving advice to his friends. but once in power, he could take a different mind set. thus comes the quote "with great power comes great responsibility. " mbers. Most of the views represented in the 'Mein Kumpf' Are based on australian beliefs. If we were to let a man like Nelson Mandela become president, we could be in alot of trouble. He has obviosly spent time in prison. We do not let felons or ex felons vote or other wise assume positions of power. to do so would put our country in great dangers. not a risk any one is willing to take. MY OPPONENT-"A person running for President would not likely get far with a Communist platform in America. Also, people born inside America do not necessarily make the right decisions for the U. S. A. " I was not implying that they would get in elections with a communist platform. My point was to say that we don't know whats going to happen once their in office. this is where the trust issue pops up. No, people in america do not always make the right decisions. But by allowing more bad decision making into the country, are we bettering it, or worsening it? At least they stand For America in its highest perspective. All the presidents will not be perfect. But every single one has his opinion to better america through familiar ways. Which is what our constitution is based on. you say you are not against the age limit. In your first argument, you opt that the whole paragraph 5 was wrong. however if you are not against the age then we shsall dismiss it from this debate. MY OPPONENT- "I think it is entirely unrealistic to imagine that anyone growing up in America cannot be influenced by other countries and their governments and decisions. We are a free country, and we do not censure access to any information, whether our government agress with it or not. Is it so hard to believe that an American can be influenced by a foreign figure so much so that the judgements and ideals from that person come through in the American? " This is why these types of people never make it far into the leadership campaign in america. look at ralph nadar. This poor guys been running for years without any luck. What it really comes down to is what the people want for america. Obviously, not a lot of people would vote for someone if their cause was not the same as ours. Thankyou again bored for the neatness and formality you have kept for the duration of this debate. I look forward to your answer.