Do U.S. Americans even WANT a Constitution anymore?

Question

There is no doubt that we want to preach the word "Constitution" to the rest of the world, but do we care what our own actually says or means?

Answer 1

People are actually arguing that "Terrorism changes everything" and "Our forefathers didn't have to worry about terrorism" to justify the draconian measures of this administration.

So I would say that some would essentially rescind the Constitution as it stands today.


The ignorance make me sick...

Answer 2

I won't speak for anyone else because that is each person's own right. For myself the answer is yes. Unlike some I do not believe the Constitution is a living breathing document and do not believe the Founding Fathers intended it to be. This is the very reason they made it so difficult to change. I also don't believe personal freedoms should be suspended in order to gain the illusion of security like some others. The Constitution has been under assault for years, first from the left and now from the right. People should be appalled at these efforts no matter which side they come from and speak out loudly. The Constitution must be defended and protected because without it's protections America might as well cease to exist, as the country will be come unrecognizable from what we have know in the past as a people. I am constantly amazed at the intelligence and foresight of the Founding Fathers. They possessed a wisdom well beyond the times they lived in. We would all benefit from reminding ourselves of this fact often.

Answer 3

On what basis do you make this antagonizing claim? We don't "want" a Constitution because we already have one. If you're referring to the fact that some people pick and chose the clauses they like (i.e., the pro-choice crowd finds a "right" to abortion, which is nowhere in the Constitution, but usually dismisses the right to bear arms, which is) that can occur with any document at any time.

Answer 4

I can not speak for others but with out it we would not be who we are. It seams to only apply when it is covenant for their policies. Example here in MA our new Governor Patric and MA local politician tried to ban the Constitution on gay marriage. The people shouldn't vote on a matter like this as the politicians say around here, to bad our courts do not agree with them.:)

Answer 5

It kind of reminds me of what I've read recently about ancient Rome. Even after the Roman republic ceased to exist, the Romans still often referred to it as if it still did. Sure, the Constitution is still the law of the land, but a lot of people don't really know what it stands for, even though they often refer to it time and again. Do you think that the US is perhaps a modern-day Rome?

Answer 6

Yes, we still want the Constitution. I do care what it says. I believe in the 2nd Admendment.

Answer 7

Of course we want a constitution.. The question should have been what can we do to protect it from the attacks it is suffering from, or soon it will be unrecognizable.

Answer 8

I think liberals are at least concerned with upholding the Bill of Rights. Plus, they are capable of reading the primary sources from history (i.e. the Federalist Papers) rather than absorbing anti-intellectual diatribes from Rush Limbaugh.

Answer 9

No. Sheep don't care about a constitution. Give 'em their play stations an "reality" tv and keep them scared of the "boogie man" and they will willingly give up whatever freedoms and rights they were too dumbed-down to know they had in the first place.

Answer 10

Of course we want a constitution.

We also want to interpret the document any way we freakin' feel like!