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Critics argue that the U.S. Constitution may hinder democratic progress, prompting debate over potential reforms.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
The U.S. Constitution, a foundational document of American democracy, is facing scrutiny from legal scholars and critics who argue that it may no longer serve the needs of a modern society. This debate was reignited following a review by New York Times non-fiction book critic Jennifer Szalai, who described the Constitution as “frozen in amber” while discussing University of California law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky’s new book, “No Democracy Lasts Forever.”
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“Americans have long assumed that the Constitution could save us; a growing chorus now wonders whether we need to be saved from it,” our critic writes. https://t.co/CP5kDX0Pl2
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 31, 2024
New York Times Journalists are going after the Constitution now…
Jennifer Szalai’s argument reveals a dangerous agenda: she’s ready to dismantle the Constitution itself to push her radical vision of “democracy.” By painting the Constitution as outdated and responsible for… pic.twitter.com/08MQAiQjxq
— @amuse (@amuse) September 1, 2024
Chemerinsky’s book, released on August 20, asserts that the United States Constitution has become a “threat to American democracy” and is “beyond redemption.” Szalai, in her review, echoes this sentiment, suggesting that “Constitution worship” might be detrimental to the American political system. She highlights arguments from Chemerinsky and other liberal legal scholars who contend that the document has enabled a minority to wield tyrannical power, obstructing the will of the majority.