can u give me 3 reasons on how the constitution has failed to protect the u.s citizens
2007-03-10 15:01:42 · 7 answers · asked by carol12 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It really hasn't. The failures are due to re-interpretation of intent and following it only when convenient.
2007-03-10 15:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hasn't. Quite frankly, citizens have failed to protect citizens. The Constitution is merely a document, which we as citizens have the power to amend. It is the failure of the citizens that causes failed protection.
2007-03-10 16:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of the constitution was to protect citizens from the government, it is the governments job to protect the citizens!
And in reality it is a citizens obligation to themself and their family to be able to protect themselves by arming to a limited degree.
2007-03-10 15:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Constitution doesn't really seek to protect us as much as it protects our rights and freedoms. Our government is supposed to work within the law to protect us. Ben Franklin is often quoted as saying (this is a paraphrase) "those who would sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither". We have, in a sense, traded some amount of security for freedom. That's the American way (or at least it used to be).
2007-03-10 15:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by dussin23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution itself hasn't failed. It's simply been ignored by the Bush regime.
2007-03-10 15:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. failed to prevent itself being hijacked
2. failed to be specific enough to protect the interests of ordinary people
3. failed to accomplish its goal of preserving freedom
2007-03-10 15:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you say Jose Padilla?
2007-03-10 15:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by scottyurb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋