Thread: Is ignorance of the Constitution an excuse?

There's no denying that politicians of every stripe run over the Constitution with a Lawn Boy if they think it will benefit them.

My question is two-fold. Are politicians excused when they claim not to know the Constitution so they can run over our rights?

Are the people excused when politicians run over our rights because the majority of us don't know the Constitution?

Viewpoints on these questions and solutions to the problem welcome.

Just look at this board and how few people understand it. It's no wonder it's so easy for the government to just step over the Constitution with no one noticing.

Ignorantia legis neminem excusat.

I believe that every US citizen should have a reasonable understanding of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

Originally Posted by Bourne

I believe that every US citizen should have a reasonable understanding of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

So, you are finally going to read them?

Originally Posted by Defensor

Ignorantia legis neminem excusat.

You mean you're calling the Constitution LAW? Like it's something that is to be obeyed by both politicians and average Joes?

Don't be ridiculous.

Originally Posted by Libre

So, you are finally going to read them?

You know, the OP asked an interesting question and I've offered my opinion. Why do you feel the need to muck up this thread with your insulting and irrational nonsense.

Who are you? Some self-appointed constitutional expert? From the pounding that you've taken at the hands of other posters I seriously doubt that.

Grow up and stop hijacking interesting threads with your crap.

Originally Posted by Bourne

You know, the OP asked an intesting question and I've offered my opinion. Why do you feel the need to muck up this thread with your insulting and irrational nonsense.

Who are you? Some self-appointed constitutional expert? From the pounding that you've taken at the hands of other posters I seriously doubt that.

Grow up and stop hijacking interesting threads with your crap.

Anger won't change reality mi amigo.

Originally Posted by Libre

Anger won't change reality mi amigo.

I was hoping that it would change your adolescent behavior but carry on in your position as chief ass of this forum.

Originally Posted by Bourne

I was hoping that it would change your adolescent behavior but carry on in your position as chief ass of this forum.

............so says the guy on probation. Nice try mi amigo.