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2021 Responses to "Contemplating the Constitution"
Freedom, Liberty, Justice, Equality, Pursuit, Happiness
Inherently faulty but adjustable supreme law
Freedom, Rights, Self-worth, Altruism, Value, Love
Elevation and humanization of the individual.
Freedom, justice, pursuit of happiness, American
Inflexible dated document in everchanging times
Liberal cringe document but kinda based
Constitutionally limiting government’s force is essential.
Glad that we've come this far
A series of contradictions against minorities
Freedom, New World, Equality, People Power
You’re not the boss of me!
The fundamental guide of Western philosophy.
Self-determination, people, balances, government, history, monument
Freedom, Timeless, Inclusive, Relevant, Encouraging, American
We the People: Diverse and Free
Present circumstances notwithstanding, the foundation's holding.
Balance, Living, Sacrifice, Foundational, Unprecedented, Empowering
Progressing forward through actively reflecting back
Blessed to be born into freedom.
Freedom, liberty, justice, unity, rights,government
A beacon of freedom and fairness
the start of a free country
Sharing liberty and justice for all.
Hope. Heartache. Perseverance of a Nation.
The Constitution is subject to interpretation.
Respectable, Conflicting, Provoking, Wise, Understanding, Prideful
Supreme law of the United States
Legislation without equal enforcement isn't law
A chance for a new beginning
Secures National liberties for the future
It did too little, too late.
Powerful, miss-understood, nuanced, relevant, genius, adaptive
We the people, laws to protect
I don’t care what it says.
The foundation of an amazing people
Created by few, law over all.
creation is contemporary, treated as eternal
Checks and balances to remain free.
Elitist white men trying their best.
Chance to choose, good or not
The Framers really saved the day!
It helps run our lives today
Nicolas Cage might steal it next
The backbone of policy in America
Articles, Empowering, Rights, Government, republicanism, compromise
Sacred fundamental document not to destroy.
Necessity, sovereignty, justice, liberty, freedom, responsibility
Protection of certain rights
largely irrelevant to coercive state apparatus
One document to rule them all
The Constitution is foundational for society.
Discipline, Courage, Sacrifice, Light, Distinguished, Free
A guideline not a weapon.
Outdated principles adapted to modern situations
The union of secularism and essentialism.
I never really thought about it
Guide for freedom, America's foundation document.
Trust, Justice, Balance, Sempiternal, Foundation, Supreme
Why we have checks and balances.
Essential protection for our born rights
Safeguarding individual freedoms, balancing overall power.
Still relevant in the modern age
Paradoxical: Controversial document created to unite
Controversial basis for perception of freedom
wisdom and foresight beyond their years
Justice for all is still developing
Dividing power and freedom between people
A great book to live within.
Flawed because it excluded from inception
Safeguard of People, via their power
Conspiring for the white man's will.
national government and laws created
New, Independent, Individualistic, Free, Liberty, Order
Freedom, Liberty, Country, Rights, Founding Fathers
Citizens' power to adapt outdated government
Revolutionary, compromise, outdated, freedoms, representation, power
234 years of hypocritical archaic laws.
We the people*..........*Exceptions are common
jurisdiction, unity, allegiance, potency, historic, equal
Continously evolving to serve all peoples
The foundation of the New America
Tool used to justify any action
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Inalienable rights protected by imperfect men
Out-dated, complicated, historical, articulate, ornate, formal
Groundwork structure for upholding American ideals.
Serves for both good and bad.
law, history, values, priorities, vision, institution
Freedom of self, family, and country
Freedom, equality, rights, greatness, protection, justice
The greatest piece of writing ever
Freedom democracy hope brotherhood family guidelines
History that gives me a voice
Freedom, Founders, Growth, Prosperity, Revolutionary, Authentic
Document that upholds United States government
Freedom. Rights. Property. Safety. Government. Peace.
Unity, Equality, Freedom, Patriotism, Joy, Foundation
Protecting our natural freedoms and rights.
Good start but out of date
FREEDOM, liberty, independence, comfort, law, rights
Limit central government power over people
Democracy according to dead white men
strength in unity, happiness is everything
Freedom, Rights, Flexible, Justice, Equality, People
A white old crusty document
All are Born with Inalienable Rights!
Freedom and justice for all people.
Government, old, handwritten, militant police state
Self-actualization within public and private spaces
A foundational living document for everyone
Peaceful Lives within Protections for Us
Legacy, hope, liberty, enligthment, humanity, justice.
Written by men, not for all.
What would the framers think today?
A guiding piece of history
Freedom, equality, and justice for all.
Freedom is created through elected officials
Potential equity for all human life.
dated attempt to achieve freedom widespread
What our country was founded on
Government, power, law, and people right
The U.S. shines through with democracy.
this hope we have for all
The Constitution gives freedom and protection.
supreme, binding, representative, powerful, free, respected
A fortress never fails to protect.
Strong. Unfair. Changeable. Ancient. Good intentions.
It's the heart of America's soul.
Protecting the American spirit and values
More people need to know it.
Rules made by rich, white males
traditional, secure, thoughtful, unarguable, fair, american
Rights from God, protected by patriots
Necessary, Important, Freedom, Justice, Equality, Life
Authorized or incapable of preventing tyranny
It is hope along with order
Document framers wrote for collateral order
Americas paralleled policy enacting prudent liberties
Can do doesn't equal should do.
Founding Fathers, New Nation
Birth Of A Nation, Rebirth
post-independence, tax-haven, true, liberal
national government and fundamental laws
Founding Fathers, White Wigs
Bill of Rights, Amendments, Ratification, Compromise
Race was ignored like the plague.
Outdated paper written on stolen land
Guarantees fundamental rights and due process
Benefits those who know what's inside.
I wish to add more Amendments
Written to exclude people of color
People's sovereignty, Justice, Separation of Power
equitable words without proper follow through
Principled flexibility ensures rights, freedom, justice
Only good product of enlightenment "thinking"
Union, Safeguard, Stability, Guiding, Balance, Liberty
Imperfect, necessary, foundation, wordy, vague, important
Aspirational but also reflects our weaknesses
Colonizers creating laws for stolen land.
It would be better as ash.
liberty, unity, patriotism, justice, parliament, ratification
A living document guiding our nation.
Freedom, greatness, inspiring, achievement, future, trust
Represented, Rights, Amended, Delegated, votes, Power
It Stands The Test Of Time
Keeps most of us not dead.