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> more than 10% of the history of the nation, which comparatively is a lot of time to not incorporate new changes as society and norms evolve. The constitution
by naasking 2y ago
> more than 10% of the history of the nation, which comparatively is a lot of time to not incorporate new changes as society and norms evolve.
The constitution is not supposed to change quickly. It's supposed to act as a bulwark against government overreach driven by sudden populist mobs or public paranoia.