[coconutt2000]

Jefferson had a point. It wouldn't be a bad idea for the states to revisit the Constitution every generation, if only to debate the amendments, intent, and meaning.

It would also provide an object lesson to state legislatures that they are sovereign legislatures, in sovereign states, subject to Federal jurisdiction in very narrowly defined areas.

Jefferson was a big one for State and Individual empowerment. The two biggest dangers to our liberty are that the states would give up their powers to the Federal government, and that individuals would give up their liberties to either governments.

[Jo Nuvark]

[...revisit the Constitution every generation, if only to debate the amendments, intent, and meaning...]

When I was in grade school I had to memorize the Preamble and the amendments, the Presidents in order, Patrick Henry's Speech, the Gettysburg Address and the Ten Commandments. When my children went to school, these great fundamentals were not being taught and the Founders intentions could be easily distorted. Democracy depends on an informed populace.