[robertpaulsen]

"Do you believe in the concept of a "republic" and agree with its implementation in the US?"

With its initial implementation, yes. But the ratification of the 14th and 17th amendments paved the way to the destruction of that concept.

[William Terrell]

With its initial implementation, yes. But the ratification of the 14th and 17th amendments paved the way to the destruction of that concept.

I mean, do you agree with the concept of a "republic" in that its distinguishing feature is a constitution that defines the limits of the government within bounds?