This is kinda related to the issues which are annoying people. But it's something i don't really understand and so, I guess it annoys me too.
When talking about religion or guns in the US it so often become an issue of the constitution and amendments. Now I have my own views (as we all do) but what annoys me is the idea that something can't change BECAUSE it's in the Constitution. That's just so stupid to me. The idea that a bunch of guys (no matter how clever or well intended) could get the fundamental rules right for all time is just ridiculous.
I mean, if laws aren't working then the laws need changing. Gun control issues for example should be debated on merit. If evidence and logic suggest there shouldn't be any change then make no change, if they suggest change, then make change. I just think citing the Constitution is avoiding the issue. I mean it already has amendments, more amendments isn't the end of the world.
Same for religion, that section to to prevent religious persecution and so should be thought of as freedom FROM religion but the wording is really the opposite. Again my point that the founding fathers were not perfect.
So yeah, have guns, don't have guns, have religious freedom or don't, I don't live in the US, so it only affects me in a vague global way, but failing to properly tackle the issues because of the Constitution just seems like a cop out.
Thoughts?
