[Howlin]

The Constitution is a legal document. It is not the foundation of the country.

I can honestly say that is the very first time I have EVER read those words on FR.

Stunning.

[rmlew]

The US was declared in 1776, 12 years before the Constitution was written. This country was formally recognized as independent 5 years before the Constitution was written. We existed under the Articles of Confederation. Our Federal Republic was united under the Constitution.