Other causes of expansion of the federal government include economic changes brought about by technology and population growth; and cultural changes due to mass

Other causes of expansion of the federal government include economic changes brought about by technology and population growth; and cultural changes due to mass media. There are definitely problems, but the US is still fairly free and prosperous, despite centuries of geopolitical events and economic / technological disruption that could not have been foreseen in the 18th century when it was written. The Constitution works. Because of its proven track record, let's try not to radically re-interpret it, pack it with frivolous amendments, or allow the continued exploitation of loopholes like the commerce clause.