Question about the U.S. constitution?
The constitution is just a piece of paper that gets changed or ignored when those in charge find it to be inconvenient to what they want at the time. It has happened since the constitution was first drafted. This just was proved again when congress signed over the right to declare war over to the president directly violating the constitution. However, most importantly to me, how can another person or document GIVE me my rights? Who is anyone to tell me what MY rights are? The constitution guarantees MY freedom of speech because some rich, white, land owners, 200 years ago decided they would by their good graces GIVE me this right? The declaration of independence states that all men are created equal. If this is to be believed then how can one man decide what another man’s rights are?
July 5th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
The Constitution does not give you those rights, it lets the government know what your rights are and why they can or can not mess with them. We as a people, through our elected officials decide on everything. The people choose what rights citizens should and should not have.
July 5th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
The Constitution of any nation should be revamped and enhanced from time to time, to reflect the new changes in society, technology, religious or political beliefs and practices, etc so as to be fair and just for every citizen.
That is the only way to ensure social harmony, peace, progress and long-term survival of a country.
July 5th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Your rights as a US citizen are guaranteed by the constitution.
Not given by it.