[Chaguito]

Has anybody lately stopped and considered how important it was that Jefferson and Madison insisted on a Bill of Rights in the Constitution? Where would we be now, if the Constitution were considered only a document for how to run a government.

[Manly Warrior]

Yes, but there is another document, the actual founding one that clearly states that all men are created equal, endowed with certain inalienable rights, including the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Pretty much covers everything except actions which deny others their right to the same.

Best government governs the least.

[cloudmountain]

1. Has anybody lately stopped and considered how important it was that Jefferson and Madison insisted on a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
2. Where would we be now, if the Constitution were considered only a document for how to run a government.

1. I have.

2. We would be a sinking ship, second world country (communist) or a third world sewer.