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OPINION: The case against the American Constitution

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Posted on AllSides February 1st, 2017
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Everyone agrees that the American Constitution is perfect, an exceptional document akin to holy writ. It is the absolute essence of freedom distilled, committed to parchment for the eternal benefit of all mankind... right?

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