Words mean things. But the definition of words changes over time. So, how should we understand the Constitution?
Jame Madison told us. We look back to its meaning when it was ratified.
For Further Reading
Constitution 101: Living and Breathing Is Dead
A “Living Breathing Constitution” Is Really a Dead One
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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