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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter
Would be nice? That just might be the dumbest thing I've ever seen you say MTK. Actually, I'm quite sure it is.
So basically you are saying Fuck the Constitution. Fuck Freedom and Liberty.
Not no, but hell no. If you or anyone else doesn't like, appreciate, or believe in what the "Founding Fathers" did in securing America's independence and creating this great nation - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE - where you can 'make whatever laws you want'.
We're not "servants" of long-dead men. However, we better realize what we have, and do what we can to continue to protect it. It's not perfect, but it's better than what the other 95% has.
When Benjamin Franklin was asked after signing the Constitution if they had created a monarchy or a republic, Franklin replied: “A republic, if you can keep it.”
Seriously, if you feel shackled by ghosts - GTFO.
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No, I'm not saying any of that. I understand the basic principles that were put in place as a guidelines and the value of that.
My point was more of supporting a living document vs strict originalism.