That's fine. For all I know yours is the smart, correct position to take. I think it's noteworthy that on THE conservative forum, the Constitution is clearly a matter of convenience. The only debate would be under what circumstances to shelve it. If that's you believe, it appears the overwhelming majority of conservatives agree with you. So there it is. The Constitution is optional. If you believe that is the right way to go, as you say it is, then you shouldn't object to me pointing it out.
Well, that's what we have Amendments for. Where would you come down on the idea of an Amendment to the Constitution that would EXPRESSLY permit such action by the federal government?
Surely you would be okay with that, since Amendments are the perfect way to address your concerns about all this "extraconstitutional activity". Then you would have an updated version of the political Emily Post to reference in case of the next natural disaster.