[TheRealVille]

To what "proper authorities" did he show his birth certificate? That never happened. Unfortunately, nothing is legally required of presidential candidates to prove that they are qualified to run for the office.

My question was not a difficult one, RV. Can you think of any reason for a national politician to spend a large sum of money to conceal his birth certificate?

As for not being an Obama fan, you seem to be seeing the light a little more every day but I seem to recall you mounting a very spirited defense of his misguided policies on more than one occasion. As you know, I am definitely not an Obama fan but I have also not chosen to take the "birther" route in opposing him. There are so many excellent reasons for throwing this bum out of office, there is no reason to dwell on something that will not push the ball down the field toward that goal.

However, what I find troubling is the way that "birthers" have been treated by the media. Asking Obama to produce his birth certificate and to release his school records are not unreasonable requests. Other politicians have disclosed the same kind of documents with no fuss - even when some of those records proved somewhat embarrassing. In similar cases, it was the media seeking records such as these. In this case, the media has worked diligently to portray people asking legitimate questions as kooks.

Finally, lest liberals forget - this question was raised during the campaign by Hillary Clinton's camp - not by the Republicans. There was nothing wrong with the questions then and there is nothing wrong with them now.

As you said, he isn't required to show the public where he is born. I'm sure he has to show somebody proof that he is eligible, less we would have an Iraqi muslim trying to run. Also, you still show no proof that he spent a ton of money to hide it. I have never defended Obama, more than the fact that I vote democrat over republican nowadays.

On the 2nd bold: Correct, the birther stance is not going to get him gone.

On the 3rd bolded, I agree 100%.