Sorry for the double post. I searched, but apparently used the wrong terms. Anyway, is is such an important topic right now that it may even deserve another look. Thanks!
Why is it that you insist the consitution be interpreted simply then “trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text or invented against it” to Kennedys statement?
What he said is straightforward, the Constitution needs to be interpreted. There is nothing insidious or evil in this remark, it is abject reality.
I tell you what my concern is is when others TELL me what the Consitution is SUPPOSED to mean based on their own opinions and preconceptions as if my opinion is not worthy of consideration or it’s own respect. I always look at issues like this if they were happening from the other side, for instance Obama, the DNC or Hillary TELLING me what it means and then rejecting all debate on the matter.
The only crisis we have to fear is when there IS NO debate on the meaning of the constitution. You think that would be great because you assume your interpretation will prevail. As we have seen, that isn’t always the case.