I guess you'd have to have a certain view of history and progress to think that it is possible to create an "unalterable form and rule of government of Carolina forever." I think it seems so strange to us now because we are a little more accustomed to seeing the rapidity and invevitability of change.
I guess he figured that once you write a perfect constitution, there's no need for any changes.
Ever.
I guess he figured that once you write a perfect constitution, there's no need for any changes. Ever.He wasn't necessarily wrong, its just that the perfect constitution didn't show up for another 115 years. Now, if we could just convince Congress to quite F***ing with it.