to keep it up to date. I just think the government is trying to hard to maintain the constitution in todays world, then altering it to fit, sometimes taking one right that is upheld in the constitution and throughing it out the door.
2006-09-09 11:30:30 · 11 answers · asked by Derrick 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
well thats why it wouldnt have worked because those in office were trying to rewrite it, but if it is rewriten by single representive a state, who does not hold any established office, then once righten is voted on by the "people" as a whole, then it could work.
2006-09-09 11:38:25 · update #1
I say its out of date, because when something has to be intrepreted for today, then its out of day, because interpretation can minupulate the intention of the framers of the constitution, and intrepretions can be used to insert personal gain into government, Oh and not to mention the Patriot Act
2006-09-09 11:43:38 · update #2
I personally feel, other them some of them, amendments cause for more interpretions then the old amendments, because then you have to find if it violate the old, or the old violates the new.
Party, Party , Party, I guess the framers didnt have any politicial gain in mind when writing the constitution.
We are holding on to a government that is clearly collasping around use, but we are so comfortable(decadent) with the way thing have been going, we've become blind to the way thing are becoming .
2006-09-09 11:50:32 · update #3
Yada, Yada, Yada, you can still preserve the idea of the constitution, and re-write it, there is no use preserving a doctrine of law that violates and contredicts itself.
2006-09-09 11:55:19 · update #4
It is because of the current climate, that we should re-write it, the constitution is deviding use as it is today, its creating lobbyist, parties, and special intersect groups, because they all want to interpret old laws , into laws that fit there own politics.
Maybe every 200 years, since this one has been in play for the last 217, and has "worked'(not really) about 160
2006-09-09 12:01:56 · update #5
If the Constitution were to be re-written, I believe it would have the blessing of at least some of the framers. Thomas Jefferson, in writing the Constitution, understood that it wasn't perfect. He also said, "the world is is for the living, not the dead." In addition, the times dictate a changed role for government. All the science and technology, and in particular, the internet, that we have today create new challenges, but also are enablers of government that the framers could not have envisioned. It is a giant task to re-write the Constitution, but I believe we should continue to seek a more perfect union.
2006-09-09 11:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Marsh 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is a method to change it. If it needs to change, then use the process.
Article V
The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which in either case shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, or by conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the Ninth Section of the First Article; and that no State, without its consent shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.
2006-09-09 18:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by crzybob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The president takes an oath to "...preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the united states..." If someone feels they cannot do that then maybe they should step aside and make room for someone who can.
The constitution is fine as it is. There are mechanism within, such as the ability to amend it, that allow it to change as needed. Calling for a new constitutional convention would be political chaos, especially in this current climate.
2006-09-09 18:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! That was not the framers intentions and it's worked for 217 years so why bother with it? Who says it's out of date? If it really is out of date in an area, thats what amdenments are for.
2006-09-09 18:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by james p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG....NO! Then, depending on what party had control of the government, they would try to use that to their advantage to accomplish their agendas! That would be horrible! It's bad enough when they want to make amendments!
2006-09-09 18:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Wendy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if political parties could rewrite it, it would be lobbyists and special interest groups wet dream.
2006-09-09 18:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Zen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is amended that's what keeps it up to date , and no it shouldn't it is a basic idea of what the standards and principles are of the United States and to even suggest throwing it out is unconstitutional
2006-09-09 18:37:12 · answer #7 · answered by Kitten,Doc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think it's fine the way it is. The liberal judges have already tried to rewrite it with their interruptions. It needs to stand as it is.
2006-09-09 18:33:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I'd like to see a "sign-in roster" type document so our elected officials can initial or sign it to ensure they've read it, understand it, and will comply. Just a thought.
2006-09-09 18:54:18 · answer #9 · answered by A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?Federal judges rewrite it on a regular basis anyway ."Constitutional right" to an abortion?Please.
2006-09-09 19:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Michael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋