Communism makes everyone a slave to the state. How would that be for a flawed foundation?
The Constitution of the United States was designed to protect the people from the power of the State.
There are enough examples of oppressive governments in history, and had seen and fought one. Democracies can become extremely oppressive if curbs are not put on them. And we have enough democracy in our system to tempt every petty tyrant in the country.
Prof. Erwin Chemirinsky: Your premise that the US is a Democracy to start with is incorrect.
Therefore all else that follows is most likely profoundly flawed.
I am happy not to be one of your students.