While I disagree with the idiots arguing that the BRD is not a legitimate state, I have to say the linked document somewhat skirts the issue that the members of

While I disagree with the idiots arguing that the BRD is not a legitimate state, I have to say the linked document somewhat skirts the issue that the members of the Parlamentarische Rat indeed considered that there should be a new constitution which should be voted on by the people after the reunification. The fact that this did not happen was the subject of significant debate and in the view of many at the time a missed democratic opportunity.