Our Opinion Nation Must Aid the Constitution
This opinion piece argues that the U S Constitution endures after 200 years due to adaptability. It warns against overdetail, supports amendments through established processes, and criticizes the idea of a constitutional convention. Justice Marshall’s critique is discussed, concluding that public support sustains constitutional ideals.
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United States
U.S
Congress
Marshall
Supreme Court
Britain
America
Virginia
Reforming party government to fix constitutional flaws
Lloyd Cutler and Donald Robinson argue that U S political parties have weakened due to voter ticket splitting, reforms, media influence, and campaign spending. They propose constitutional amendments and reforms to fund campaigns, limit expenditures, align terms, and empower a stronger national party system.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Lloyd Cutler
Donald Robinson
Committee On
General welfare debate in bicentennial talk weighs rights
Drucker highlights American counter revolution of liberty versus majority rule while urging renewed constitutional discussion. The piece cites Beard, Paterson, and Locke on property, rights, and taxes, arguing for a new debate on general welfare and a balanced budget.
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Peter Drucker
Drucker
Austria
Robespierre
Washington
Jefferson
Hamilton
Madison
John Adams
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Isabel Paterson
God of the
Machine
Latin America
Locke
Charles A. Beard
Beard
Marshall Deflates Bicentennial Hype With Framer Flaws
The Supreme Court justice argues the Constitution’s framing excluded women and enslaved blacks and poor whites, calling for honest history. He urges recognizing flaws to advance equality and democracy, contrasting with current assumptions that seek framers’ intent.
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Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Why the Constitution stays strong and sacred today
Dr. W. Thomas Nichols argues the U S Constitution endures due to its concise generalities, checks and balances, and adaptability. He warns against radical changes and cites past missteps like prohibition, noting the living nature of constitutional meaning across ages. He emphasizes preserving national identity and the enduring framework that supports American power.
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King Features Syndicate
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Charles Beard
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Westminster College
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