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The Constitution, If Followed As Written, Would Do More For The U.S. Than Any President Could.
History as shown this. We eclipsed every country in existence in just the first 150 years of our existence. Beginning with Theodore Roosevelt, we strayed from the Constituition to arrive at the mess we have today. What works, works. By the way- A document governing the affairs of man NEVER becomes dated. All the emotions guiding men before also exist today and no new ones have become apparent. Technology has not made any of the Constituition obsolete.
 Bugman  23 Oct 2009 16:59
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The constitution quickly ceases to function if it does not stay a living document. I am agreeing with you even though I don't think you understand that because, it was written and intended to be a living document.
 
 finsch  24 Oct 2009 16:58
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 A living document'? No, it is WRITTEN LAW. Just like any other law.

A 'living document' can mean anything, therfore nothing.
by  Bugman
 25 Oct 2009 00:07
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I agree with the spirit of your post but with the clarification that I genuinely support Amendments. Without document changes women still wouldn't be able to vote. But, flaws and all, the Constitution's careful definitions of the government's make-up and power and careful protections of human rights combine to make one heck of a road map.
 
 Grenache  24 Oct 2009 00:02
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 I include the amendments in my thinking.
by  Bugman
 25 Oct 2009 00:05
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Absolutely; throw in the Declaration of Independence and it says it all.
 
 charlee  23 Oct 2009 22:49
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I agree. But JSG brought in an argument that had nothing to do with the constitution. Ideas are immortal right?
 
 gottfried  23 Oct 2009 19:26
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 I think JSG might have been replying to a different debate.

Yes, ideas are immortal.
by  Bugman
 25 Oct 2009 00:08
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Things get more complicated when slaves become humans, women become humans, native americans become humans and few dozen other humans move to america.
 
 justsumguy  23 Oct 2009 18:53
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 The bible is a very different thing than the people that claim it. As is the people with the constitution. We wouldn't need a government if we all were pure of heart.
by  gottfried
 23 Oct 2009 19:27
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