Funny...but I disagree.

That's like saying that we should still be fundamentalists and following the the document that was written 200yrs ago to the letter. Society evolves and the Constitution was designed to evolve along with it.

http://www.nationalreview.com/goldbe...0602220820.asp

 

I can't agree with you more Gpat. What do you think about the 2nd amendment and the changing of the times? But I predict you're on the other side of that argument...



You just said, in plain English, that a 'liberal' interpretation of the constitution (one that changes with the times) is superior to a 'conservative' interpretation (one that remains exact to the word of 200 years ago). Like I said, I can't agree more.


Now...did you really mean what you said, or were you caught up in the moment...




The article you sited is pitifully nearsited and biased with it's address of the topic of wiretaping as well...the idea of a mutable constitution does not infer that the ideals of the document (personal freedoms to be short) should be perverted for the sake of fear.

 

I have no idea about liberal or conservative. All I know is that the Constitution is about as venerated in my life as the bible is to others. One of the major things I love about it is that it is locked in stone, unless it doesn't meet judicial review. However, I am concerned with the gray area, which the boundaries of seem to be getting tested lately. And the weak Congress which isn't at least evaluating whether they should take action or not.

I could give a **** about guns. If it were up to me, I'd melt them all down. They're archaic and cause more trouble than benefit. If folks like shooting living things, they ought to be able to enjoy the technology of the 21st century and utilize some of the virtual or laser ranges we have now.

Protection. If we're melting down all guns, you won't need protection after a little while. Besides, explosives and homemade, improvised devices are the thing of the future. It won't be too long before criminals start using ieds, so a gun won't be too much protection from that. Protection will be homemade, improvised landmines out in your yard.

Naw. The truth is that I really don't care one way or another. I've seen about .000000% gun crime in my 36 years (that is until I turn on the tv.) It's come close a few times, but never personally. [knock on wood]