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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Outdated principles adapted to modern situations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.