The Constitution

[Hunterpoet]

In another post it was stated:

... the constitution.... there is a fair amount from the original that is no longer with us, most of that for the better.

So I'm wondering what items from the Constitution are no longer with us, and, of course, how are we better off.

[kat8585]

I don't agree that 18 year olds should vote.

[Deepblue]

I don't agree that 18 year olds should vote.

Why? They can fight a war can't they?

[kat8585]

I don't agree that 18 year olds should vote.

Why? They can fight a war can't they?

They shouldn't be doing that either.

[Deepblue]

I don't agree that 18 year olds should vote.

Why? They can fight a war can't they?

They shouldn't be doing that either.

Well they do fight for the country, proudly I might add. And as it is, if an 18 year old can fight for his or her country, they deserve to be a factor in determining who leads the country, regardless of how well they decide to inform themselves. It's not just young people who "blindly" vote, if that is what you are implying. I get the feeling the election of the current President makes you feel this way. It wasn't just young people who put him in the White House but almost EVERY OTHER demographic as well.

62% of 18-24 year old votes went to Obama

56% of ALL women votes (53% of the TOTAL vote count) went to Obama

So maybe women shouldn't vote either? (If that is what you were implying. I apologize if it wasn't. It's just that you weren't elaborating or being specific in any way.)

[kat8585]

I don't agree that 18 year olds should vote.

Why? They can fight a war can't they?

They shouldn't be doing that either.

Well they do fight for the country, proudly I might add. And as it is, if an 18 year old can fight for his or her country, they deserve to be a factor in determining who leads the country, regardless of how well they decide to inform themselves. It's not just young people who "blindly" vote, if that is what you are implying. I get the feeling the election of the current President makes you feel this way. It wasn't just young people who put him in the White House but almost EVERY OTHER demographic as well.

62% of 18-24 year old votes went to Obama

56% of ALL women votes (53% of the TOTAL vote count) went to Obama

So maybe women shouldn't vote either? (If that is what you were implying. I apologize if it wasn't. It's just that you weren't elaborating or being specific in any way.)

Just as an example, my granddaughter had a friend who was going to vote for the first time when after she turned 18. She was going to vote for Kerry because she "liked his name".

[georgedrw81]

The original was simple and easy to understand.As the years pass there are additions.These additions become more complex in order to satify compromises.The initial intentions of the additions may be good but get side tracked.Nowdays they are complicated and not easily understood. However the additions crumble when the original is invoked.

Blessings

[MorningGlory]

Just as an example, my granddaughter had a friend who was going to vote for the first time when after she turned 18. She was going to vote for Kerry because she "liked his name".

Now that's just sad. I can say though that all my 18 to 20 year old nieces and nephews voted this time and they are VERY well informed (they all voted for Palin!) but then...we're a political family. My three kids all voted for the Governor too.....I don't think McCain was a consideration for them. But they did study the issues and the candidates and I was really pleasantly surprised by them.

[MorningGlory]

The original was simple and easy to understand.As the years pass there are additions.These additions become more complex in order to satify compromises.The initial intentions of the additions may be good but get side tracked.Nowdays they are complicated and not easily understood. However the additions crumble when the original is invoked.

Blessings

The only way our Constitution can be changed is by an amendment. These amendments stand regardless of the original document. Amendments are rare and extremely difficult to get through the ratification process.

[kat8585]

Just as an example, my granddaughter had a friend who was going to vote for the first time when after she turned 18. She was going to vote for Kerry because she "liked his name".

Now that's just sad. I can say though that all my 18 to 20 year old nieces and nephews voted this time and they are VERY well informed (they all voted for Palin!) but then...we're a political family. My three kids all voted for the Governor too.....I don't think McCain was a consideration for them. But they did study the issues and the candidates and I was really pleasantly surprised by them.

My 2 oldest grandkids, both 24, know their politics. A liberal wouldn't have much luck trying to debate my grandson, because they'd lose. They both voted for McCain (or really, against Obama).