If the constitution is so inspired, why has it created a system ruled by so much evil?

Question

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?

Cynthia is right that our current state is really depressing and a cause for great anxiety. Not sure how that answers the questions, but I suppose it is a useful side-note for another question.

Some say that the constitution is ignored, others say that it is misinterpreted, and still others that it is the best we have so, hey, no worries. If it is ignored, than what is binding the operations of our government? If it is so easily misinterpretated, than why is it so consistently misunderstood in the same ways throughout the centuries?

Contracts are created by businesses everyday which stand-up to legal scrutiny without any problem of misunderstanding or misinterpretation? Does not the constitution's vagueness and room for misinterpretation and corruption clearly reveal its own liabilities, weaknesses, and faults (independent and irrespective of the evils of men)?

In answer to yupchagee, a better system would be one that maintains equality, privacy, and freedom. It does this by strictly protecting privacy (for equality) and binding government to the will of the complete majority, and not just to some motivated faction of the people, acting only according to the established will of the current majority, or to their representatives, who are bound by the same will.

Yes, "to err is human" and I think that the founders erred in giving politicians power, which is virtually unrestricted by the will of the people (except once every couple years or so). But some people hold the constitution as holy as the Bible, despite the tremendous evil rewarded by the system which it established and maintains. BTW, all changes to the constitution were accomplished by the mechanisms established for them, so it is responsible for allowing any corruptions ammended to it. The people (myself included) are just working the system (being powerless to change it).

Answer 1

The Constitution only has a few basic principals that are no-brainers. It does not specifically preclude the "evil" governmental activity you indicate. But thank God that it does prohbit British and Hessian soldiers from demanding to stay at my house.

Answer 2

The Constitution is a THING. The evil you are referring to is HUMAN.

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Remember that ALL humans err and can be corrupted by evil. This DOES NOT mean that the Constitution is any less great or valid. It only means that people are getting stupider for electing such idiots to office.

What exactly would you change on the Constitution? If the government and its representatives FOLLOWED the Constitution, we would be fine. As it is, they have distorted, maligned, and abandoned the founding principles of this country, thus leading to your question.

"The conduct of men is defined by the system within which they must work" -- you're right but that doesn't mean that they are working within the confines of the Consitituion.

Answer 3

I think all of the negative things you described are the result of the misuse and purposeful misinterpretation of the constitution by those in power. People aren't confined by the constitution, they must take responsibility for their actions. I think it's weird to blame all of the country's problems on the constitution rather than on the people who actually created those problems. We can rewrite the constitution if we want, I think if someone had something better it would've been done by now.

Answer 4

the main intense philosophers are in all probability Montesquieu (exams and Balances) and Rousseau (social contract) The Iroquois Confederacy additionally inspired it. And no remember what everyone tries to tell you, THE BIBLE certainly isn't a important proposal. James Madison (aka the daddy of the form, who got here up with the 1st modification) did no longer even believe in God.

Answer 5

Because the men who wrote are no longer on the earth to truly enforce the meaning of the document. And as with all things Evil finds its way in some times it is disguised innocently and has the best intentions.

Answer 6

Because over the years of addendum's and additions (to the bill of rights) people lost sight of what the ORIGINAL truly stands for and means....too many fingers got in the pie so to speak. Lawyers, Attorney's and Judges who think they should legislate from the bench have bastardized every concept of the Constitution to suit their needs....

Answer 7

The Constitution has been secretly done away with by THIS secret and evil group that's been in control of everything for far too long!...
http://www.rense.com/general58/suspre.htm

Answer 8

It's better than having a king.

Answer 9

No system is perfect. Show me better system & I'll accept that your question has merit. Otherwise, I won't.

Answer 10

Your question and statements sound like person who is really depressed.