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I am having an email discussion with a liberal relative and the "flexible, fluid, dynamic" Constitution concept came up. The following is a small part of the conversation.
"I see the Constitution as flexible, fluid, dynamic, able to not only inform us, but also to adjust as time, society, and thinking progresses. This applies to the amendments as well, including the 12th. The country has advanced more than our forefathers could ever have imagined."
"The system is now not working, so that every person's vote counts. Why should people vote, if their vote doesn't count?"
"We need to go forward and be a democracy that is inclusive. If the Constitution doesn't grow and keep up with the citizens' views on equality and the present, it is nothing more than an old sheet of paper."
What I am looking for is some good points to ask this relative that will help her question this philosophy. I don't want to attack her or put her on the defense because I do appreciate her taking the time to discuss her views. I need a polite way to help her rethink her position. She could very well shut down if pressed too hard and I really value our relationship so, I don't want to place it in jeopardy. And if the conversation appears to take a turn for the worse, I will gladly drop the subject before damage can be done.
Does anyone have any good points or questions I can ask?
I am having an email discussion with a liberal relative and the "flexible, fluid, dynamic" Constitution concept came up. The following is a small part of the conversation.
"I see the Constitution as flexible, fluid, dynamic, able to not only inform us, but also to adjust as time, society, and thinking progresses. This applies to the amendments as well, including the 12th. The country has advanced more than our forefathers could ever have imagined."
"The system is now not working, so that every person's vote counts. Why should people vote, if their vote doesn't count?"
"We need to go forward and be a democracy that is inclusive. If the Constitution doesn't grow and keep up with the citizens' views on equality and the present, it is nothing more than an old sheet of paper."
What I am looking for is some good points to ask this relative that will help her question this philosophy. I don't want to attack her or put her on the defense because I do appreciate her taking the time to discuss her views. I need a polite way to help her rethink her position. She could very well shut down if pressed too hard and I really value our relationship so, I don't want to place it in jeopardy. And if the conversation appears to take a turn for the worse, I will gladly drop the subject before damage can be done.
Does anyone have any good points or questions I can ask?