Constitution Question?

Question

I see so many comments made on here about the Constitution being worthless, that it no longer works, that it should be burned, that the current Administration has destroyed it...

I can understand some of the gray areas with the Patriot Act, but in what other way is our Constitution not functioning? I'd just like to know why some people feel its worthless?

Please keep the rants to a minimum - I want honest, responsible thoughts and facts.

Answer 1

There is no Constitution is this world is perfect that's why you need to remodel with times move for word. But you cannot just burn and start allover. Need constant change in Constitution to accommodate changes happening in country , economy and other changes. Spartan

Answer 2

The Constitution is still in effect- you are hearing from people even past liberals and Conservatives, getting closer to conspiracy theorist.. I don't like Bush- but realistically all the Patriot Act did, was take Acts already in place and clump them into one- everything that everyone had heard about the Patriot Act had already been in place since the 70s, 80s, and 90s. No one felt their rights were being violated then.... He did go to far though the second time around signing the Patriot Act when he decided to put a clause in there that he will not have to get Congress OK during a time of War. Also if the President ever passed a law that violated our Constitution, then the Supreme Court would throw it out. If anything arises that is not in our Constitution or our Constitution needs to be changed, then that is why we have amendments. We still have our rights, our Constitution still serves a purpose, our Constitution is not outdated and if anyone thinks differently they can swim on over to Cuba and take a look around.

Answer 3

Given the fact that the conflict mongering Bush is and has been waging an unlawful conflict with out any Constitutional statement of conflict ALL based UPON FILTHY STINKING LIES that has considered the slaughter of over 4 hundred,000 harmless Iraqi civilians and now sees some sixty 8% of people demanding an end to this crime against humanity and Bush giving WE,the individuals the FINGER, do you recommendations telling us what the hell distinction postponing the form could make exceptionally via fact that so a procedures the perfect court docket has ruled in 3 circumstances that Bush has certainly violated the form. whilst will individuals comprehend that of all of the western democracies ,the U. S. Republican form of govenment is via a procedures the least democratic and has the LEAST controls on the means of that's chief from no longer being waiting to choose for their very own chief interior the 1st place to giving him a ludicrously un-democratic "veto means" that makes a mockery of the very essense of democracy and that's the final public regulations. the full failure of the U. S. Congress the two now and interior the previous to result THE DEMOCRATIC WILL OF the individuals is frequently via un-democratic veto means and and the the two ludicrously un-democratic un-proportionately elected Senate . The grimy little secrete is that the Founding Fathers had little use for WE,the individuals and held them in contempt and by the full shape made regulations and regulations to thwart the will of WE the individuals and supply the means to the elitist govt branch . No, the U. S. already has and has consistently had an effective dictatorship.

Answer 4

America as been prosperous because of this unique document and it is irrevocable under law!There ARE Those who would love to ERODE the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Amendments of the Bill of Rights as is being demonstrated by House Bill 254, sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee of TX. There are others that would love to mis-use those rights and promote anarchy as you see those promoting Illegal Immigration. Personally I don't think burning flags of your country and soldiers in effigy is Free Speech and neither is it Free Speech to promote smoking bans, polygamy, pedophiles as does nambla.org and a few other far out there environmentalists that would love to see you back in the dark ages of the pre-industrial age with no modern conveniences. At the same time it is better to know Who they are and what they represent! Sometimes a line has to be drawn, to preserve those inherent rights, that are within reason to promote domestic tranquility! Some advocating the overthrown of it are Socialists and throw backs from Hiter's Nazi regime.

Answer 5

The Bush administration is so wrong trying to change the Constitution and with the Patriot act well that's another joke lets just hope we get a real human being in office so we can get back to normal and be a positive entity instead of the axis of evil people- Bush makes us look as bad as the Muslim terrorist!

Answer 6

The Constitution itself is a wonderful peace of art.

But, the laws stacked on top of each other and it allow way to many loopholes to be exploited which almost defeats it's whole purpose.

Answer 7

I don't feel it's worthless! If we go to war and get millions killed for our freedoms, how is it worthless? Or were their sacrifices worthless?

Bush thinks it is worthless, but it is Bush that meets that criteria!

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 goes a lot farther than the Patriot Act! Besides habeas corpus, under that act you lose all of these!


Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


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Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.


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Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
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I am not willing to give them up by Fiat!

Unconstitutional laws are just that, UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

The founding fathers did not make George Bush King or Hitler! He doesn't decide what is constitutional and what isn't. That is why there is a Judicial Branch, Not a MILITARY TRIBUNAL!

Answer 8

I think the Constitution still serves it's purpose. There is nothing wrong with it. If there were, someone could propose an amendment.