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...stands an unassuming apartment building painted sunshine yellow. Out front, hordes of tourists from all corners of the earth eat ice cream, snap photos, and wander about. The scene is puzzling at first, until one notices the enormous letters declaring Mozarts Geburtshaus (“Mozart’s Birthplace??) in sparkling gold. On January 27, 1756, Mozart—whom his father modestly described as “the miracle which God let be born in Salzburg”—screamed his way into existence in this very building. Now most parents think their children...

Author: By Anna F. Bonnell-freidin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Mozart 250th Anniversary Celebration' | 2/23/2006 | See Source »

Loyalty to country—not birthplace??should dictate eligibility for the presidency. With many immigrants having experienced unjustifiable violations of their civil rights after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, this amendment is timely and could prove highly symbolic. Removing the outdated provision would send a strong message that America unequivocally supports all of its patriotic citizens—regardless of their place of birth...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: A More American Presidency | 9/15/2003 | See Source »

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