The constitution set forth a system of checks and balances to curb the evils of tyranny in government, yet it seems evident that it creates a system which promotes: dishonest politicians, unfair laws, special interest/faction/partisan power, judicial injustice, costly and bad foreign entanglements (i.e. our support of the Taliban and Saddam Hussein), etc.
I grant that it has done an incredible job at slowing the rate of deterioration of democracy, but the federal government today dwarfs the confederate government of the early 19th century. With the IRS, privacy is a thing of the past Furthermore, representatives hardly represent and individual freedom is sacrificed for government security/power.
The conduct of men is defined by the system within which they must work. Does not the constitution bear full responsibility for the evils of our government? Why do people think that the US constitution is perfect without room for improvement or change?
2006-11-15
05:59:29
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Andy
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