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Multi-decade gaps between amendments are not uncommon in USA's history. 1804-1865 was a big gap, and the country was much younger then.

• metadat 2y ago
  The rate of change was also a lot less 200 years ago. What is your position? Are you saying it's all good these days?
  • talldayo 2y ago
    The last what, 5 amendments were all basic common-sense maintenance updates. The 22nd and 21st amendments were the last ones that were arguably significant. Do you have anything particular in mind that you think needs addressing? It feels like you're suggesting that liberal society should be making more amendments but I really don't know what America can agree to change right now.
    • metadat 2y ago
      I completely agree with you, America agrees-on very little these days. It's unfortunate, because we kind of set the benchmark for Earth at present. It's a grand experiment at scale..
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      • throwawa14223 2y ago
        Maybe if we can't agree we shouldn't be amending the social contract?
        • metadat 2y ago
          Being tribal isn't beneficial at scale. Requiring universal agreement would halt all societal progress. Sometimes folks need a nudge to adjust.
          • throwawa14223 2y ago
            > I don't know how to reply, other than just "Nope". Cool, no need to waste my time then.
  • adolph 2y ago
    > . . . 1804-1865 was a big gap, and the country was much younger then. >> The rate of change was also a lot less 200 years ago. Not certain if that is true. For example, the Louisiana purchase was finalized in 1804, doubling the country in geographic size.