Orly "Out of Her Freaking Mind" Taitz said on MSNBC today:
In Hawaii the way announcements were made in the newspapers, they have two types of birth certificates. That's why we're demanding to see the original. One was a proper birth certificate from the hospital. Another was a birth certificate issued based on a statement of one relative only. It could be grandmother or a mother.
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So there were two types of birth certificates. One proper birth certificate from hospital. Another that came from a parent. As a matter of fact, a parent could have just filled out a form and lied. If Obama was born in Kenya and -- and the mother wanted to lie and didn't want to go through immigration, she would fill out the form saying my son was born in Honolulu, mail it or bring it to the health department.
Wrong! The "birth certificate" sometimes given to parents by the hospital, with the wee footprints, is just a memento. It is in no way a legal birth certificate, which is issued by the state. THIS is what they're basing their whole Birther scam on?
EPIC. FAIL.
Crazy Eileen has been peddling this nonsense, too, but it wasn't until I heard Crazy Orly spout it today that I realized what was going on. They want Obama to show them his souvenir birth certificate from the hospital, with the little footprints, and maybe a bunny.
The hospital "birth certificate" is a souvenir, Orly.
http://en.wikipedia.org/...
Most hospitals in the U.S. issue a souvenir birth certificate which typically includes the footprints of the newborn. However, these birth certificates are not legally accepted as proof of age or citizenship, and are frequently rejected by the Bureau of Consular Affairs during passport applications. Many Americans believe the souvenir records to be their official birth certificates, when in reality they hold little legal value.
Official birth certificates are issued by the state, not the hospital.
http://www.articlesbase.com/...
Your Original Birth Record:
Often, people don't realize that what they consider their official birth certificate is not actually a legal document. The copy given to new parents at the hospital, sometimes with the baby's footprints on it, is meant to be a cherished keepsake but is not valid for official proof of identity. Your original birth certificate must remain on file at the designated vital records agency office of your birth place after being submitted for registration by the attending hospital. This is where the only “original” copy of your birth record is located. This version is kept under lock and key and most people will never see their original. This is done to help ensure your identity is protected. For purposes of official business you’ll want to obtain a certified (raised seal) birth certificate from the department of public health or vital records office where the birth took place. This is also often described as an “official” copy.
Some hospitals think it's sweet to give out keepsake birth certificates to the parents. It is sweet, but it's not an official record. You can't bring the keepsake birth certificate to the passport office.
http://www.stlukes.org/...
St. Luke's New Mom Moments Club provides a variety of benefits to expect parents including:
A St. Luke's Birth Center booklet describing details about the birthing process.
New Mom Moments E-Letter- a trusted, free resource to guide you through pregnancy, labor and delivery and the first year of baby's life.
New Mom Moments Magazine, a publication you receive throughout your pregnancy to highlight the baby's development, body changes and how to prepare for your baby's arrival.
Keepsake Birth Certificate, a decorative document, complete with baby's footprints. (Your official state birth certificate is different.)
And you don't get to take the official state-issued birth certificate home from the hospital with you. The hospital submits the birth information to the state, which retains the official birth certificate. After a few weeks you can apply for a copy.
http://www.stmaryshospitalnecity.org...
Birth Certificates
St. Mary's Community Hospital is required by the State of Nebraska to file birth certificate information within five business days after the birth of your baby. A birth registrar will come to your room after the birth of your baby to obtain the information required to submit to the State of Nebraska. You will be asked to read over the information on a worksheet to verify the information is correct, and you will be asked to sign that you have reviewed and verified the information. Please take time to read this worksheet very carefully. This is the information that will be submitted to the State of Nebraska to be entered on your baby's official birth certificate. After the information has been submitted to the State of Nebraska, if you find an error in the information or change your mind about the spelling of your baby's name, you will be charged a fee by the State of Nebraska to amend the birth certificate.
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Approximately one month after we send the certificate of live birth information to the State, you will be able to apply for a certified copy of the birth certificate. That certificate will contain the Nebraska state seal and will be required when registering your child for school and for any legal purpose. An application form will be given to you when the birth certificate information is obtained at St. Mary's Community Hospital. The application process can also be done electronically by going to the Nebraska Health and Human Services System website. Additional information regarding Vital Records can be found by clicking here.
While we're at it, Orly, can we see your law degree?
If your Mom still has your Keepsake Birth Certificate from the Hospital with the Wee Footprints, hang onto it, in case you ever run for office. And ask her what she did with your Baby Shoes and that Lock of Hair from your First Haircut. Could come in handy.