The Short ConstitutionWade, Martin J. (Martin Joseph)
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The Short Constitution
Wade, Martin J. (Martin Joseph)
United States. Constitution
B. Discuss in detail the contrasts noted in Note 2. Review the previous
study with reference to our Declaration of Independence.
C. Write a paper comparing the solution found in the Constitution with the
grievances noted in the Declaration.
D. Discuss a method by which this might be brought to the attention of the
Socialists, Anarchists, and Bolsheviki who are criticising our government
to-day.
XXIV. SHALL ANY PART BE REPEALED
What Provisions Would You Have Taken Out Of The Constitution
We have discussed the main personal guaranties of the Constitution. There
is a large part of the Constitution which we have not yet considered. Not
because I do not regard it as important—it is all important—but because
the personal guaranties are of the highest importance. They constitute a
Bill of Rights, a bill of individual rights, of your rights and my rights.
These rights are clearly defined and carefully guarded.
I heard a man say the other day that the Constitution ought to be
abolished, that it was an obstacle to human progress.(95) He did not say
why. That is the trouble with a lot of people in this world; they are ever
ready to destroy, but are never ready to aid in building up. Their purpose
is destruction, not construction. You will hear a great deal of complaint
about the Constitution. I have heard complaint about the Constitution.
This is our Constitution. We are directly interested in defending it
against all attacks if it is a good thing for us. If it is a bad thing we
are all interested in having it repealed. And of course you now fully
understand that the people have the power to repeal every line of the
Constitution if they want to.(96)
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