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The US Consititution is set out as definitive of "democracy", but it's vague, it's 200 years old, and apparently even eminent jurists can't agree on what it mea
by denton-scratch 3y ago
The US Consititution is set out as definitive of "democracy", but it's vague, it's 200 years old, and apparently even eminent jurists can't agree on what it means. Oh - and it's irrelevant for anyone who isn't a US citizen (it doesn't apply to visitors or overseas residents).
- karpatic 3y agoThe spirit of the law is being violated by a contorted interpretation of the letter of the law. I feel.
- toast0 3y agoIt's not completely irrelevant for visitors. Some of the provisions apply to anyone subject to US courts, although it's not always clear which ones.
- LMYahooTFY 3y agoThe US Constitution is set out as an iteration of a "republic", and the things you list are arguably strengths rather than weaknesses. > Oh - and it's irrelevant for anyone who isn't a US citizen (it doesn't apply to visitors or overseas residents). What country does this successfully? And making the bill of rights relevant to the entire world means violent adversaries are apparently not a concern.
- AdamN 2y agoThe Bill of Rights (in this case 4th amendment) applies to all people in the US regardless of citizenships.