Some people will tell you that the meaning of the Constitution was “never absolute.” This is merely another way of advocating for a “living breathing Constitution.”
But if politicians can change the meaning of the document on a whim, it is a dead Constitution.
For More Information
Constitutional Sleight of Hand: The Evolution of Implied Powers
Constitution 101: Living and Breathing is the Same as Dead
Nine Reasons the โLiving, Breathingโ Constitution View Is a Lie
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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