Our society has grown and diversified so much within the past 200 years. Do you think it's time that we rewrite it to make it more inline with our society today?
And if so...who would write it?
2007-03-26 16:08:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Nope, we shouldn't rewrite it... that's the problem right now, judges are trying to do that.
We should just start following it.
2007-03-26 16:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
No. At least not yet. Our Society is always changing. -Yet it's turned out to be surprisingly hard to Amend it over the decades... -it hasn't been easy for people to agree on new amendments. And THAT'S the point; the Constitution's proven itself strong enough and diversified enough- to withstand many changes to it. Until people start agreeing on changes in our Constitution on a regular basis, it's probably best it remains as it is.
2007-03-26 16:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What principles do you think ought to serve as the basis of a new framework of laws?
Are you prepared to accept the very likely possibility that people who DON'T agree with you will outvote you and institute a framework of law completely at odds with what you believe?
For example--If you favor allowing Gay marriages, and you'd like the new Constitution to guarantee it as a right.
You need to know that very possibly at least 51% of other voters would vote against it.
or...
They might vote to allow Gay marriages AND polygamous marriages or some other arrangement you wouldn't approve of.
Once you start monkeying with the Law of the Land, you are opening a seriously complicated can of worms, and you have no guarantee what will result.
2007-03-26 16:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We dont need a re-write but making changes is what ammendments are about. There is a process for this, but it takes a lot to make the chance. Right now we need major reform in key areas. I dont know if that takes a ConAmend, but dont you think we need reform in elections, lobby, etc?
2007-03-26 22:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, that is what the amendments are for. We have a good basis, however the Supreme Court seems to misinterpret some of it.....well the old Supreme Court did. I have to see how these justices work.
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2007-03-26 16:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by Carlene W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution HAS been rewritten by revisionists for over 50 years. We need to RETURN to the original Constitution.
2007-03-26 16:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a liberal statement.
When I see the words amendment to the Constitution the first thing that flashes in my mind is, someone is trying to pull a fast one over on us.
Why do you need to change the Constitution
it guaranties your freedoms, your rights, and your liberties.
I don't want to loose mine, do you.
2007-03-26 16:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by ULTRA150 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, that's what amendments are for. The Constitution pretty much says what it needs to.
2007-03-26 16:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by Appono Astos 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think the Constitution needs to be rewritten. I think it needs to be upheld and enforced rather then being disregarded and violated.
2007-03-26 16:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
First of all, no, just follow it for once. And we have a way to change it to adapt to the times: its called an amendment.
2007-03-26 16:12:13 · answer #10 · answered by Tucson Hooligan 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋