“To say the they can not abide by the Constitution on their own implies that they must be forced to abide”
No, it doesn’t imply that. But to say that they can abide by the Constitution on their own is quite similar to saying a person can get married or form a partnership on their own, without anyone else.
And yes, you can abide by the terms of a marriage or a partnership by yourself, but only the parts that apply to you, not the whole thing.
Okay...your opinion, I disagree wholeheartedly! For those of use that actually believe in the Constitution, it would be no problem at all! Of course there is always the chance that their elected officials are corrupt (like most of those we have today) then they will experience the same corruption.
I would think that those that gathered in this effort would be the best of best and would not need outside influence.
So I guess you are technically correct, even if individuals believe and carry out their duties under the Constitution, their elected leaders may not - sound familiar?