A written constitution is a double-edged sword - on the one hand it absolutely protects the rights of citizens - but on the other hand also acts as a convenient hiding place for the nutjobs of our world, amirite?

+124 A written constitution is a double-edged sword - on the one hand it absolutely protects the rights of citizens - but on the other hand also acts as a convenient hiding place for the nutjobs of our world, amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

* on the one hand - argh - dumb!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I was gonna comment about how our unentrenched/uncodified constitution was so much better, then I realised it has twice as many loopholes...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

well, as with many things, each has their advantages and disadvantages. An uncodified constitution makes it easier to change the state into a totalitarian regime, but on the other hand, also makes key reforms easier, since we don't need to debate whether or not these necessary changes are constitutional.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Now I can't help picturing a tiny person crouching and hiding on an old piece of parchment behind the word "people."

by Anonymous 12 years ago

hahahaha!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

That's why corporations are people now, apparently.

by Anonymous 12 years ago