Isn't it the time to rewrite our constitution?
966043
It sounds like a good idea. Here's the problem.\n\nUnlike at the time of formation, we as a nation are very polarized. There is a huge mass of people, often in the majority, that think it's acceptable to force majority religions on the minority, ok for the government to ignore the laws at will, and ok to discriminate against couples based on their gender.\n\nThe current constitution may be flawed, but given the level of hate and partisan brain-damage currently rampant in the US, it's scary to think of what else they might come up with.
104433
Yeah--Ahhhnold has done such a great job with California that we should let him run the whole place, right?\n\nI think it's worth discussing, but you're talking about a constitutional change.  That requires not just both houses of Congress going along, but 37 state legislatures signing off on it too.  I don't think that will EVER happen.
270399
I think it is definitely time for a change. It is always the same old story with the democrats and republicans. They all want the same thing: power. But what are the chances of our country changing their opinions on whether they are democratic or republican. Most people stand strongly by their decision and have no intentions on changing that. We need someone that REALLY wants to change our country for the better and not someone who wants to be known for what they did over seas to make a country better. They need to focus on their own country first. Look our government is in good shape (constant bickering, lying, people being "leaks", taking money to vote one way or another) and their main concern is helping overseas set up a government.\n\nI mean look how quick they were to help the tsunami victims (don't get me wrong that was a very commendable thing), but they didn't heed to the warnings about what could happen to New Orleans and when it did they had know clue of what to do. It took them forever to get them help. We need a change 3rd party or not it has to be someone who is focused on OUR country.
839937
I think that if you change the constitution in any way to suit the terrorist threat then the terrorist have won. While maybe not a threat from this president it could be in the future and I know I would not like the gestapo knocking down my door and taking me away and locking me up without due process. This is an awful law and people who say it is all right to change the constitution are traitors to the American way of life. Our freedoms are precious and should not be written away without a fight. I hope that even with the Supreme court being a right wing majority that they will throw this law out as being what it is and that is unconstitutional.
989868
constitutional reform is the process of changing the constitution
973093
I agree about our Constitution. This nation was the first nation in the modern world where it was openly acknowledged that no one possesses perfect foresight, so our body of laws had to be flexible enough to accommodate future Americans and their future issues, but solid enough and based upon firm enough principles that they would not be changed on a whim. The principles upon which our system was founded were (and are) so cutting edge that they have become a model for many countries where liberty and equality are at issue. Under the ideals upon which this country was founded, it is easy to see why we are held up as the model against which other countries measure themselves. However, the ideal and the reality sometimes are just far enough apart to reflect duplicity to those looking for c hinks in our collective armor. Suffice it to say that ours is the most effective system operating for most intents and purposes, inconsistencies notwithstanding.
344164
Yes, they have a constitution, however I do not believe it is like ours.
625390
There is absolutely time for a change! There needs to be another party that will do the will of the people. Instead of them spending us into bankruptcy. This goes for both sides of the isle. They need to get rid of the perks they have voted for themselves.It is a part time job! We need to secure our borders and protect domestically first. We are not the saviors of the rest of the world when it come to money or our military. We The People must stand up and get only the best for our nation. We must get rid of the cancers that are infesting our nation today! \nJust my opinion --aught to be yours!
140791
no. if we decided to, we may have to reinstitute the draft...
274597
none so far, but debate over the past year regarding constitutional change (or charter change) has been quite heated. currently, they are still under the constitution of 1987.
1052200
Please read the first few articles of the US Constitution, or look at a junior high school level civics book.  The system of checks and balances is in place and the press has taken on the duty of watchdog.  Take a look at any of the news networks or on the web.  The constitution is too important to amend it too often!
1044884
Yes it is our duty stated in the 2nd amendment to keep and bear arms to keep our government in check. But unfortunately it's too late. They have become so tyrannical and powerful that we dropped the ball and didn't listen to the founding fathers until it was too late.
1126298
Why would you need to restore the Bill of Rights?  It's already in existense.  Will you please rephrase the question.
800582
yes, but in some ways it is worse because we dont have the same protections afforded to us as the US do against the possibility of a totalitarian prime-minister whose party have become supine to his/her will.The house of lords can be overruled by the Parliament if they so wish and if the law lords have been installed by that leader they may be beholden to him/her.I believe we need a constitution to outline these limits.
896969
Yes, let's create a branch of government for everyone.  Let's not fix the issue on our own, such as where we spend our money or who we vote for.  It's probably best if we just create more government to solve all of our problems.
1015509
Sure, why not. The Constitution is just a "damn peice of paper", anyway. While we're at it, let do away with the "liberal" Supreme Court, the Geneva Conventions, the International Criminal Court, France, liberals, 68% of Americans, and anyone else who disagrees with him. That way, he could "get his way" all the time...\n\n<sarcasm>
56012
Of course not. You should be the first one to obey the constitution because you swore to abide by it