The moral majority, isn't, anymore. The Constitution is holding the rest of us together, but let's not kid ourselves that it governs the other half.
But the Constitution isn't intended to govern the people, it mostly restricts the Federal government. The way I read it, Adams was complaining that a government shackled by such a restrictive Constitution isn't strong enough to rule an unruly people. And he would be right if the Federal government were the only authority. But state and local government was barely restricted by the constitution (at least not until the 14th amendment, they say). And, most importantly, the people weren't restricted by the constitution either.
The trouble is that the Constitution is turned on it's head. Now the little old lady who advertises for a "Christian handyman" to live in her spare apartment gets fined for discrimination. People are scared to death of being sued for discrimination. Texaco is required to hire employees based on race.
We are left with the illusion that we are powerless, we must accept Muslims as tenants, as passengers, and fellow employees. So, for our safety, we must therefore give even more power to the Federal government to protect us.
The Constitution would work just fine if we were obey it and restore it to the original meaning.